Hamilton makes New Zealand debut

WINGER Scott Hamilton will make his debut and prop Greg Somerville will play his 50th Test when New Zealand meet Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Hamilton was drafted into the team because Sitiveni Sivivatu is still recovering from a knee injury, while lock Ali Williams has recovered from an ankle problem which saw him replaced in the side that beat Ireland by Chris Jack.

Blindside flanker Jerry Collins will lead the team against the Pumas, who completed a 2-0 series win over Wales last week.

Regular captain Richie McCaw and regulars Byron Kelleher, Carl Hayman and Keven Mealamu have all been rested.

NEW ZEALAND: L. MacDonald, R. Gear, I. Toeava, S. Tuitupou, S. Hamilton, D. Carter, P. Weepu; T. Woodcock, A. Oliver, G. Somerville, J. Eaton, A. Williams, J. Collins (capt), C. Masoe, M. Tuiali’i.

Replacements: A. Hore, N. Tialata, T. Flavell, C. Newby, J. Cowan, L. McAlister, M. Nonu.