Two All Black hopefuls have been named to start and 2 are in the reserves in the Wellington rugby team to play Canterbury in an ITM Cup pre-season match on Friday.
Prop Neemia Tialata and halfback Piri Weepu will start, while Conrad Smith and Cory jane are in the reserves.
First five Colin Slade will start for Canterbury.
The All Blacks squad will be named on Sunday.
