Rugby Championship - Teams - Round 4 Teqms

New Zealand   vs   South Africa

New Zealand

15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma'a Nonu, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Jeremy Thrush, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Wyatt Crockett.

Replacements: 

16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Ben Franks, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Sam Cane, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Beauden Barrett, 23 Cory Jane. 

South Africa

15. Willie Le Roux 14. Cornal Hendricks 13. Jan Serfontain 12. Jean De Villiars 11. Bryan Habana 10. Handre Pollard 9. Ruan Peinear 8. Duan Vermuluen 7. Marcel Cortzee 6. Francois Louwe 5. Victor Matfeild 4. Eben Estebeth 3. Jannie Du Pleesi 2. Adrian Strauss 1. Tendai Metiawaria 

Replacements : 

16. Bismark Du Pleesi 17. Trevor Nyakene 18. Marcel Van Der Merwe 19. Lood De Jager 20. Warren Whitely 21. Francois Houggard 22. Pat Lambie 23. Damian De Allende

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Australia   vs   Argentina

Australia

15 Israel Folau, 14 Peter Betham, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Matt Toomua, 11 Rob Horne,10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Sam Carter, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 James Slipper

Replacements : 

16 James Hanson, 17 Pek Cowan, 18 Ben Alexander, 19 James Horwill, 20 Scott Higginbotham, 21 Matt Hodgson, 22 Nic White, 23 Kurtley Beale 

Argentina

15 Joaquín Tuculet, 14 Juan Imhoff, 13 Marcelo Bosch, 12 Juan Martín Hernández, 11 Manuel Montero, 10 Nicolás Sánchez, 9 Martín Landajo, 8 Leonardo Senatore, 7 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe, 6 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 5 Matías Alemanno, 4 Mariano Galarza, 3 Ramiro Herrera, 2 Agustín Creevy, 1 Marcos Ayerza.

Replacements: 

16 Matías Cortese, 17 Bruno Postiglioni, 18 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 19 Benjamin Macome, 20 Rodrigo Báez, 21 Tomás Cubelli, 22 Jerónimo De la Fuente, 23 Lucas González Amorosino. 

10th September 2014 11:22

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Back in: Manuel Montero

Argentina have named wing duo Juan Imhoff and Manuel Montero in their XV for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia on the Gold Coast.

The devastating pair replace Horacio Agulla and Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino in the side that lost against New Zealand at Mclean Park in Napier.

Meanwhile, second-row Matias Alemanno is in for the suspended Tomas Lavinini for the fixture.

Martín Landajo and Nicolás Sánchez continue their impressive half-back combination with Juan Martín Hernández and Marcelo Bosch at centre.

Argentina: 15 Joaquín Tuculet, 14 Juan Imhoff, 13 Marcelo Bosch, 12 Juan Martín Hernández, 11 Manuel Montero, 10 Nicolás Sánchez, 9 Martín Landajo, 8 Leonardo Senatore, 7 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe, 6 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 5 Matías Alemanno, 4 Mariano Galarza, 3 Ramiro Herrera, 2 Agustín Creevy, 1 Marcos Ayerza.
Replacements: 16 Matías Cortese, 17 Bruno Postiglioni, 18 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 19 Benjamin Macome, 20 Rodrigo Báez, 21 Tomás Cubelli, 22 Jerónimo De la Fuente, 23 Lucas González Amorosino.

10th September 2014 18:27

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Stephen Luatua: Starts at six

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's clash with the Springboks in Wellington.

In the forwards, Steven Luatua and Jeremy Thrush replace the injured Liam Messam and Sam Whitelock at blindside flanker and lock respectively while Aaron Cruden takes over from Beauden Barrett at fly-half.

Hansen expects a tough encounter against the Springboks, who are smarting after last weekend's narrow loss to Australia in Perth.

"This week we have to find a desperation and hunger in our performance because we know that is something the South Africans will be bringing after their loss to Australia," he said.

"As well they have already stated they have a desire to get a win against us."

"After two wonderful matches last year, I know our guys are really looking forward to this match.

"We have the utmost respect for South Africa and looking forward to Saturday night."

Several All Blacks will reach personal milestones this weekend.

Front row Owen Franks will become the third most capped All Blacks prop of all time: he has played 60 Tests and is currently equal with Craig Dowd, with Greg Somerville second on 66 and Tony Woodcock out in front on 110 Tests.

Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu will equal the world record for a midfield partnership this weekend when they play their 55th Test together.

Smith will also play his 80th Test this weekend, overtaking Ian Jones to become the 10th most capped All Black of all time.

Nonu, who will play his 94th Test this weekend, is the sixth most capped All Black.

New Zealand:

15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma'a Nonu, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Jeremy Thrush, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements:

16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Ben Franks, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Sam Cane, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Beauden Barrett, 23 Cory Jane.

Date: Saturday, September 13
Kick-off: 19:35 local (08:35 BST, 07:35 GMT)
Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant referees: Pascal Gauzère (France), Rohan Hoffmann (Australia)
Television match official: Peter Marshall (Australia)
Assessor: Andrew Cole