The All Black’s selectors have named the All Blacks team to play the Tri Nations Test against South Africa at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, on Saturday 12 September. Henry said the team was energised by this weekend’s challenge: “Every Test match between New Zealand and South Africa is a massive occasion but this weekend it’s a ‘winner takes all’ Test which we are excited about.”  The Starting XV is as follows: (test caps) 1.               Tony Woodcock (56 Tests) 2.               Andrew Hore (41) 3.               Owen Franks (5) 4.               Brad Thorn (31) 5.               Isaac Ross (7) 6.               Jerome Kaino (21) 7.               Richie McCaw – captain (74) 8.               Kieran Read (10) 9.               Jimmy Cowan (26) 10.            Dan Carter (60) 11.            Sitiveni Sivivatu (38) 12.            Stephen Donald (15) 13.            Ma’a Nonu (40) 14.            Josevata Rokocoko… Read More







