27 Nov 2009

Three changes to All Blacks

12:30 pm on 27 November 2009

The All Blacks have picked their strongest available side to play France in Marseille on Sunday morning with prop Neemia Tialata, loose forward Jerome Kaino and wing Cory Jane back in the starting 15.

In the three changes from the side that beat England, Tialata replaces Owen Franks at tighthead prop, Kaino is in for Adam Thomson on the blindside flank, and Jane replaces Zac Guildford on the right wing.

Otago lock Tom Donnelly remains the other top lock on tour, retaining his spot alongside Brad Thorn.

Anthony Boric, Tanerau Latimer; Owen Franks, Stephen Donald and Luke McAlister are on the bench.