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Naholo named in All Blacks side to face Japan

November 1, 2018 12:17 am

Fiji-born Waisake Naholo has been named in the All Blacks side to face Japan in the test match on Sunday.

Naholo will be on the wings and will partner Nehe Milner-Skudder.

New Zealand coach Steve Hanson has named eight debutants for the match against Japan.

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The match also sees the return of 56-test veteran hooker Dane Coles
Meanwhile, in the other test matches, Scotland faces Wales at 3.45am on Sunday while England meets South Africa at 4am.

You can watch the England-South Africa game on FBC TV and Wales-Scotland match on FBC Sports.

The team:
1. Ofa Tuungafasi (22 tests)
2. Dane Coles (56)
3. Angus Ta’avao (1)
4. Patrick Tuipulotu (19)
5. Jackson Hemopo (2)
6. Vaea Fifita (7)
7. Dalton Papalii *
8. Luke Whitelock – captain (6)
9. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (1)
10. Richie Mo’unga (5)
11. Waisake Naholo (24)
12. Ngani Laumape (8)
13. Matt Proctor *
14. Nehe Milner-Skudder (12)
15. Jordie Barrett (7)
16. Liam Coltman (3)
17. Tim Perry (5)
18. Tyrel Lomax *
19. Dillon Hunt *
20. Gareth Evans *
21. Mitch Drummond *
22. Brett Cameron *
23. George Bridge *