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Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on All Blacks coach Dave Rennie unveiling his first matchday 23
Published 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has sprung a couple of surprises in his first matchday 23.
Ruben Love - the bookies' favourite to steer the side after a red-hot Super Rugby season with the Hurricanes - has been duly named to start at 10 in Saturday's test against France in Christchurch.
But the intrigue comes arguably elsewhere - with Damian McKenzie to play at fullback with Will Jordan pushed to the right wing.
Luke Jacobson has also won the nod to start at openside flanker, meaning captain Ardie Savea starts at number eight.
Sportstalk host Elliott Smith recapped the action further.
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