Henry puts faith in ‘special All Black’ skipper Mealamu

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry is not concerned about the lack of experience in his side to face Scotland today.

Henry has given three players their debut and selected six more players with less than 10 caps, but feels there are enough natural leaders in the side at Murrayfield.

Stand-in captain Keven Mealamu in particular was singled out as an individual Henry can rely on when the going gets tough.

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