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Bryn Evans set to be an All Black |
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Written by Mr BMR789
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Tuesday, 09 June 2009 |
 Bryn Evans He has been named in the reserves for the test alongside Tanerau Latimer. Well done Bryn. Looking forward to the match with even greater interest now.
Isaac Ross will become All Black number 1088 when he makes his Test debut against France in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Ross will joins his Crusaders teammate Brad Thorn in the second row, while 24-year-old Hawke's Bay lock Bryn Evans and 23-year-old Bay of Plenty loose forward Tanerau Latimer also look set to make their test debuts off the bench.
Prop Tony Woodcock will play his 50th Test for the All Blacks and together with Andrew Hore and Neemia Tialata forms an experienced front row.
Otago's Adam Thomson will play on his home ground of Carisbrook at openside flanker, with fellow 2008 All Blacks debutants Kieran Read at blindside flanker and Liam Messam at number eight.
In the backline, Jimmy Cowan starts at halfback, with Stephen Donald getting his third Test start in the number 10 jersey. Ma’a Nonu and Isaia Toeava form a powerful midfield, with Josevata Rokocoko and Rudi Wulf on the wings. Captain Mils Muliaina, at fullback, becomes the 64th All Blacks Test captain in his 69th Test.
"We will be facing a very experienced, strong French side while the All Blacks squad will be a good mixture of experienced players and others who are relatively new to the All Blacks,'' All Blacks coach Graham Henry said.
"So this first Iveco Series Test is going to be a huge challenge for the team and is shaping up to be another classic All Blacks-France Test match."
The team is:
1. Tony Woodcock
2. Andrew Hore
3. Neemia Tialata
4. Brad Thorn
5. Isaac Ross
6. Kieran Read
7. Adam Thomson
8. Liam Messam
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Stephen Donald
11. Rudi Wulf
12. Ma’a Nonu
13. Isaia Toeava
14. Josevata Rokocoko
15. Mils Muliaina – captain
Reserves:
16. Keven Mealamu
17. John Afoa
18. Bryn Evans
19. Tanerau Latimer
20. Piri Weepu
21. Luke McAlister
22. Cory Jane. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 June 2009 )
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