New Zealand ring the changes

NEW ZEALAND have named five new caps in a side featuring 10 changes for Saturday’s clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

New Zealand ring the changes
Wed, 20 Nov, 2002 - 00:00

Following defeat to England and a draw against France in the last two weeks, coach John Mitchell has rung the wholesale changes.

Half of the All Black pack are uncapped, with New Zealand blooding prop Tony Woodcock, hooker Keven Mealamu, flanker Daniel Braid and number eight Rodney So’oialo.

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