New Zealand have named their team for the their Tri-Nations clash against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.
Rene Ranger has been named on the wing for his first ever international start. He will replace the injured Joe Rokocoko.
Scrum-half Jimmy Cowan has been dropped, and will be replaced by Piri Weepu (pictured).
Israel Dagg is named on the bench instead of the injured Richard Kahui.
New Zealand team (v South Africa): 15. Mils Muliaina, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Rene Ranger, 10. Daniel Carter, 9. Piri Weepu; 8. Kieran Read, 7. Richie McCaw (captain), 6. Jerome Kaino, 5. Tom Donnelly, 4. Brad Thorn, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Keven Mealamu, and 1. Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16. Corey Flynn, 17. Ben Franks, 18. Sam Whitelock, 19. Liam Messam, 20. Jimmy Cowan, 21. Aaron Cruden, and 22. Israel Dagg
