New Zealand have made one chance to the team for their World Cup semi final against South Africa from the one that defeated France last weekend.
Prop Wyatt Crockett misses out with a groin injury and is replaced by Joe Moody in the front row.
The @AllBlacks have named their starting XV to face #RSA on Saturday, with Joe Moody coming in for Wyatt Crockett. pic.twitter.com/srtiDVIZNT
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 22, 2015
Richie McCaw captains the side and is now only one World Cup appearance away from matching England's Justin Leonard on 23 appearances.
The All Blacks remain strong favourites to win the tournament after last weeks win over France in Cardiff. Steve Hansen's side are looking to win the World Cup for the first time away from home.
Speaking to the All Blacks Official Website, Hansen said; “Though we’ve met many times over the years, we’ve only played three times at the Rugby World Cup and these cup finals matches are totally different. They have a live or die nature to them and both teams will be desperate to advance."
New Zealand Team to face South Africa:
1. Joe Moody
2. Dane Coles
3. Owen Franks
4. Brodie Retallick
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Jerome Kaino
7. Richie McCaw (captain)
8. Kieran Read
9. Aaron Smith
10. Daniel Carter
11. Julian Savea
12. Ma’a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Nehe Milner-Skudder
15. Ben Smith
Replacements:
16. Keven Mealamu
17. Ben Franks
18. Charlie Faumuina
19. Victor Vito
20. Sam Cane
21. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
22. Beauden Barrett
23. Sonny Bill Williams
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