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Steve Hansen names his New Zealand team for the World Cup Final

New Zealand have named an unchanged side from the one that defeated South Africa last weekend for...



Steve Hansen names his New Zea...
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Steve Hansen names his New Zealand team for the World Cup Final

New Zealand have named an unchanged side from the one that defeated South Africa last weekend for Saturday's World Cup final against Australia.

Captain Richie McCaw will make his 22nd appearance in the World Cup, matching the record made by England prop Justin Leonard who played in four World Cups.

The side contains seven players who started the 2011 World Cup final against France. Dan Carter will play in his first World Cup final after missing out four years ago due to injury.

The bench remains the same as it did for the semi final. Kevin Mealamu and Sonny Bill Williams are among the players expected to make an impact off the bench.  

New Zealand team to face Australia

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

Reserves
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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