New Zealand head coach has Steve Hansen has announced his team to face Ireland on Sunday, with seven changes from the side that started their win over England last weekend.
Aaron Cruden starts in place of the injured Dan Carter, sitting out due to an achilles injury, with the uncapped TJ Perenara coming onto the bench. Wyatt Crockett replaces the injured Tony Woodcock, with Charlie Faumuina and Andrew Hore also coming into a refurbished front row.
The side also sees Steven Luatua start as blindside flanker and Luke Romano joins the second row, while Cory Jane returns to the wing.
New Zealand: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Ben Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (c), Steven Luatua, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Charlie Faumuina, Andrew Hore, Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: Dane Coles, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Brodie Retallick, Sam Cane, TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Ryan Crotty.
Joe Schmidt is due to announce the Ireland team at 13.30.
