Kiwis ring the changes for Aussie clash

14 April 2012

New Zealand have made three changes to their pack for Saturday's Tri-nations match against Australia in Sydney.

Jono Gibbes returns from injury to take his place as blindside flanker instead of of Jerry Collins. Ali Williams replaces Simon Maling at lock and Carl Hayman returns at tighthead prop in place of Greg Somerville.

First choice lock, Keith Robinson, has been ruled out because of a calf injury.

The backline remains unchanged from the sides which beat South Africa and Australia in the first two matches.

A win in Sydney with a bonus point would give the All Blacks the Tri-nations title for the sixth time.

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