The All Blacks coach Graham Henry says experience in South Africa was a contributing factor in the decision to return winger Joe Rokocoko into the starting lineup for this weekend's Tri-Nations match against the Springboks in Bloemfontein.
Rokocoko missed the Wallabies match with the coaches saying he wasn't at his best, but he returns to take the place of Cory Jane in one of two changes with halfback Brendan Leonard replacing Jimmy Cowan.
Henry says Rokocoko knows what's required at this level as he's played a large number of South African Tests, and it was a much easier selection to make than Brendon Leonard replacing Jimmy Cowan.
The full squad is: 15-Mils Muliaina, 14-Joe Rokocoko, 13-Conrad Smith, 12-Ma'a Nonu, 11-Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10-Stephen Donald, 9-Brendon Leonard, 8-Rodney So'oialo, 7-Richie McCaw (captain), 6-Jerome Kaino, 5-Isaac Ross, 4-Brad Thorn, 3-Neemia Tialata, 2-Andrew Hore, 1-Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16-Keven Mealamu, 17-Owen Franks, 18-Jason Eaton, 19-Kieran Read, 20-Piri Weepu, 21-Luke McAlister, 22-Cory Jane.
