All Blacks Named to Face Argentina

The New Zealand All Blacks have named their roster for the opening match of the Investec Rugby Championship that takes place Friday night at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson named an experienced side, but made room for wing Waisake Naholo who is making his test debut for the All Blacks. Codie Taylor has been named to the bench against Argentina and will get his first cap if he makes an appearance.

The All Blacks starting side boasts six players with more than 50 caps, four of which have more than 100 appearances in an All Blacks jersey. The side is led by Captain Richie McCaw.

The two sides have met 20 times previously with the All Blacks victorious in all matches. The two teams last in the 2014 Rugby Championship with the All Blacks coming away with a 34-13 win in Argentina.

All Blacks Roster vs Argentina

1. Tony Woodcock (111 caps)
2. Keven Mealamu (124)
3. Owen Franks (68)
4. Luke Romano (18)
5. Brodie Retallick (37)
6. Jerome Kaino (57)
7. Richie McCaw – captain (138)
8. Kieran Read (73)
9. TJ Perenara (11)
10. Daniel Carter (103)
11. Charles Piutau (15)
12. Sonny Bill Williams (24)
13. Ma’a Nonu (94)
14. Waisake Naholo
15. Israel Dagg (47)