The starting XV features major updates following the decision to rest several regulars, including previous captain Codie Taylor, who is replaced at hooker by Asafo Aumua. German-born flanker Anton Segner and winger Fehi Fineanganofo have both earned their first test starts for the squad. The backline will also be bolstered by the return of flyhalf Richie Mo’unga from a calf injury.
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Widespread squad rotation gives emerging players like Anton Segner and Fehi Fineanganofo…: Widespread squad rotation gives emerging players like Anton Segner and Fehi Fineanganofo starting opportunities in Cardiff.
Previous captain Codie Taylor makes way as Asafo Aumua steps into the starting hooker rol…: Previous captain Codie Taylor makes way as Asafo Aumua steps into the starting hooker role.
Experienced centre Anton Lienert-Brown will record his 95th international cap as he repla…: Experienced centre Anton Lienert-Brown will record his 95th international cap as he replaces Jordie Barrett in the midfield.
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EDINBURGH, Nov 12 : Veteran back Beauden Barrett has been named as New Zealand captain for the first time as coach Dave Rennie on Thursday rotated his line-up for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Wales in Cardiff.
• Barrett will extend his record as world rugby's most-capped back when he takes over as skipper from Codie Taylor in his 149th test
• Taylor is replaced at hooker by Asafo Aumua and George Bower comes in at prop in place of Ethan de Groot
• Josh Lord has been chosen ahead of Fabian Holland in the second row, while German-born Anton Segner makes his first All Blacks start on the flank, replacing Tupou Vaa'i
• There is also a first start for wing Fehi Fineanganofo, who comes in for the injured Will Jordan to win his second cap, while veteran Anton Lienert-Brown earns a 95th cap in place of Jordie Barrett at centre
• There is a new halfback pairing as Richie Mo’unga plays at number 10 and Cortez Ratima at scrumhalf. Mo’unga missed last month’s Bledisloe…
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