Fijian player Sevu Reece is set to make his return to the All Blacks lineup for an important match against France in Paris tomorrow morning. Reece steps in to take the place of the injured Mark Tele’a on the right wing.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has opted to start Beauden Barrett at fly-half, replacing Damian McKenzie. Barrett, who is a two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, missed last week’s victory against Ireland due to a head injury sustained during a match against England on November 2.
In addition to the changes, the starting lineup will now include scrum-half Cam Roigard, flanker Samipeni Finau, and hooker Codie Taylor as New Zealand aims to secure their first win over France since 2018. Notably, lock Patrick Tuipulotu is poised to achieve his 50th cap off the bench, marking a significant milestone in his decade-long international career.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:10 AM Fiji time, and the All Blacks are looking to make a statement against a formidable French team.
The team’s roster for the match includes:
**Starting XV:** Will Jordan; Sevu Reece, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Ardie Savea, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vaa’i, Scott Barrett, Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams.
**Replacements:** Asafo Aumua, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Pasilio Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Peter Lakai, Cortez Ratima, Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian McKenzie.
As the All Blacks prepare for this crucial encounter, the energy and talent within the squad offer a promising outlook for their performance, igniting hope among fans for a historic win in Paris.
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