Lomu selected on reputation, says coach

All-Blacks coach John Mitchell has admitted that Jonah Lomu has been selected more on reputation than form.

"All players in the composition have been selected on merit, probably Jonah is the only one who hasn't," said Mitchell.

Taine Randell has been given the captaincy as both Reuben Thorne and Anton Oliver are both out injured for the All Blacks November tour to England, Wales and France.