New Zealand make three changes for Scotland

Ardie Savea (right) will lead New Zealand against Scotland
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Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand against Scotland as the All Blacks make three starting changes for Saturday’s match at Murrayfield.

Lock Josh Lord and outside centre Leicester Fainga’anuku have been brought in to replace injured duo Scott Barrett and Jordie Barrett, while flanker Wallace Sititi comes in for Simon Parker.

Sam Darry provides lock cover and is joined by centre Billy Proctor and back-row Du’Plessis Kirifi as new additions to the visitors’ bench.

The Barrett brothers had been captain and vice-captain for last weekend’s 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago.

Elder sibling Beauden Barrett remains at fly-half and will make his 143rd international appearance in Edinburgh as vice-captain.

“We are honoured to be part of the 100th anniversary of rugby at Murrayfield, it will be a special occasion,” said head coach Scott Robertson.

“We have a proud history with Scotland and recent games between us have been close. We have named the best team to reflect the challenge we know Scotland will present.”

New Zealand: Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Quinn Tupaea, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Ethan de Groot,Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Josh Lord, Fabian Holland, Wallace Sititi, Ardie Savea (capt), Peter Lakai.

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho,  Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi,  Sam Darry, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Cortez Ratima, Billy Proctor, Damian McKenzie.

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