All Blacks v Wallabies: Jordie Barrett ruled out of second Bledisloe Cup test
All Blacks v Wallabies, Bledisloe Cup second test, 6pm, today
The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow before the second test with second five-eighths Jordie Barrett ruled out of today’s clash in Sydney.
Barrett has a tight calf and his starting spot has been replaced by Timoci Tavatavanawai.
Tavatavanawai’s only start for the All Blacks this season was in a midweek clash against the Lions.
Barrett, who has been one of the top performers for Dave Rennie’s side this season, experienced tightness during the Bledisloe Cup match in Auckland and it has not settled sufficiently during the week.
Chay Fihaki comes onto the bench to potentially make his test debut.
All Blacks v Wallabies line-ups
All Blacks: 1. George Bower, 2. Codie Taylor (c), 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Peter Lakai, 8. Wallace Sititi, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Josh Moorby, 12. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 14. Will Jordan, 15. Beauden Barrett
Reserves: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Xavier Numia, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Shannon Frizell, 20. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Rieko Ioane, 23. Chay Fihaki.
Wallabies: 1. Aidan Ross, 2. Josh Nasser, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Jeremy Williams, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Harry Wilson (c), 9. Ryan Lonergan, 10. Declan Meredith, 11. Harry Potter, 12. Isaac Henry, 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 14. Max Jorgensen, 15. Tom Wright
Reserves: 16. Billy Pollard, 17. Angus Bell, 18. Massimo De Lutiis, 19. Josh Canham, 20. Carlo Tizzano, 21. Kalani Thomas, 22. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23. Filipo Daugunu
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