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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skywalker" data-source="post: 2171488" data-attributes="member: 38393">All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his assistant coaches Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen have announced the team to play Ireland in Wellington on Saturday June 7 at Westpac Stadium:1. Neemia Tialata2. Andrew Hore3. John Afoa4. Brad Thorn5. Ali Willliams6. Rodney So’oialo7. Richie McCaw (c)8. Jerome Kaino9. Andy Ellis10. Dan Carter11. Sitiveni Sivivatu12. Ma’a Nonu13. Conrad Smith14. Anthony Tuitavake15. Mils MuliainaReserves:16. Keven Mealamu17. John Schwalger18. Anthony Boric19. Adam Thomson20. Jimmy Cowan21. Stephen Donald22. Leon MacDonald“We’ve gone for established combinations where possible,” said All Blacks coach Graham Henry, “but we’ve also had to factor in a few injuries and are mindful that several players were involved in the Rebel Sport Super 14 final on the weekend.”“The challenge is to work in our new players and new game plan,” Henry added.“We expect Ireland to be well-prepared, experienced and perhaps with some new confidence as well after Munster’s success in the European championship.”Wing Anthony Tuitavake will make his debut on Saturday and become All Black number 1072.Three uncapped players are also on the bench; lock Anthony Boric, loose forward Adam Thomson and first five-eighth Stephen Donald. Prop Tony Woodwock, halfback Brendon Leonard and midfield back Richard Kahui were not considered for selection due injury.</blockquote>

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