New-look Kiwis set for England
Tuesday, 8 June 2004 15:32New Zealand coach Graham Henry has rung the changes in his team for Saturday's Test against England in Dunedin. Having repeatedly said the trial last week was just that, he and fellow selectors Steve Hansen, Wayne Smith and Sir Brian Lochore, opted for five of the 'possibles' forwards in their new-look All Blacks side.
Jono Gibbes will make his Test debut on the blindside flank alongside Richie McCaw, one of only three forwards - Chris Jack and Keven Mealamu are the others - to have survived from the All Blacks final World Cup match against France, and
Xavier Rush.
Others rewarded for their performances at the trial were tighthead prop Carl Hayman and hooker Mealamu.
New Zealand team to face England: M Muliaina, D Howlett, T Umaga (capt), D Carter, J Rokocoko, C Spencer, J Marshall, K Meeuws, K Mealamu, C Hayman, C Jack, K Robinson, J Gibbes, R McCaw, X Rush.
Replacements: A Hore, T Woodcock, J Collins, M Holah, B Kelleher, N Evans, S Tuitupou.
Filed by Johnny Proby
