WELLINGTON - New Zealand have made four changes to the starting side for Saturday's second test against France in Wellington as the injury-ravaged All Blacks seek to recover from a surprise 27-22 loss in Dunedin last weekend.Outside centre Conrad Smith and blindside flanker Jerome Kaino were both rushed back into the run-on side after missing the opening match with injuries.Hooker Keven Mealamu and openside flanker Tanerau Latimer were also promoted to the starting line-up after Andrew Hore and Adam Thomson were ruled out, joining a long casualty list of 12 unavailable players."The return of Jerome and Conrad from injury will be a boost for the guys," All Blacks coach Graham Henry said in a statement."The team was disappointed with the way they played in last weekend's loss to France and are looking forward to making big improvements this week."
WELLINGTON - New Zealand have made four changes to the starting side for Saturday's second test against France in Wellington as the injury-ravaged All Blacks seek to recover from a surprise 27-22 loss in Dunedin last weekend.
Outside centre Conrad Smith and blindside flanker Jerome Kaino were both rushed back into the run-on side after missing the opening match with injuries.
Hooker Keven Mealamu and openside flanker Tanerau Latimer were also promoted to the starting line-up after Andrew Hore and Adam Thomson were ruled out, joining a long casualty list of 12 unavailable players.
"The return of Jerome and Conrad from injury will be a boost for the guys," All Blacks coach Graham Henry said in a statement.
"The team was disappointed with the way they played in last weekend's loss to France and are looking forward to making big improvements this week."