New Zealand v Ireland – Bundee Aki is in Wellington to decide the series

Bundee Aki
Garry Ringrose was replaced by Aki after only 30 minutes in Dunedin
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday, 16th July Kick-off: 08:05 BST
Coverage: Live text commentary via the BBC Sport website or app

Bundee Aiki replaces Garry Ringrose who is injured. This is Ireland’s only change in series against New Zealand in Wellington, on Saturday.

Connacht’s Aki is positioned beside Robbie Henshaw who moves to the outside centre.

Keith Earls is on the bench, with matchday 23, which remains unchanged from Ireland’s historic win at Dunedin last weekend.

Ian Foster, All Blacks boss, has made four changes in his starting side. Sam Whitelock is back from injury.

We will keep you posted.

Teams

New Zealand: J Barrett; Reece. R Ioane. Havilii. Jordan. B Barrett, Smith. Bower, Taylor. Laulala. Retallick. Whitelock. S Barrett. Cane. Savea.

Replacements: Coles, Ross, Tu’ungafasi, A Ioane, Papalii, Fakatava, Mo’unga, Tuivasa-Sheck.

Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Henshaw, Aki, Lowe; Sexton (capt), Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O’Mahony, Van der Flier, Doris.

Replacements: Herring, Healy, Bealham, Treadwell, Conan, Murray, Carbery, Earls.

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