13 Oct 2023

All Blacks announce starting 15 for quarterfinal clash

From Morning Report, 7:38 am on 13 October 2023

The All Blacks have announced their line-up for the blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

Mark Telea has been dropped for disciplinary reasons, and replaced by Leicester Fainga'anuku on the left wing.

Prop Ethan de Groot returns from suspension and joins Codie Taylor and Tyrel Lomax in the front row.

Sam Cane captains the side and partners Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell in the loose forwards - their first match together since beating the Sprinboks in Auckland.

RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.