US EditionScott Robertson Names All Blacks Side for Second Test
Scott Robertson adjusts the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship, marking Codie Taylor's 100th test and Simon Parker's debut amid injury-related changes, said coach.
- On Saturday, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson made five changes for the Rugby Championship test in Buenos Aires, handing Simon Parker his Test debut at No 8.
- With Tuipulotu and Lienert-Brown sent home after head knocks, four bench changes include Williams and Sititi returning from injury and Lord added after Tuipulotu's facial fracture.
- In his 100th Test, Codie Taylor becomes the 14th All Blacks centurion, with coach Robertson emphasizing Taylor's mana and the need for a performance honoring him and his whānau.
- Ardie Savea moves to openside flank in the only starting pack change from the Córdoba win, while Robertson said the returning players on the bench bring energy and impact.
- Measured at 1.97 meters and 119 kilograms, Simon Parker's size gives selectors hope he can match the world champion Springboks in the Rugby Championship this year.
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Simon Parker to make test debut as All Blacks make 5 changes for 2nd Argentina test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to his lineup for the second Rugby Championship test against Argentina, handing backrower Simon Parker his test debut.
Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century
Codie Taylor is set to earn his 100th All Black cap this weekend. Photo: Getty Images Scott Robertson has made five changes to his side that beat Argentina last weekend, handing a debut to big loose forward Simon Parker at No 8.
100 up for All Blacks hooker, debutant at 8
Hooker Codie Taylor will become the 14th All Black to play 100 Tests, while there’s a new face at the back of the scrum for Saturday’s match against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Taylor, who made his Test debut against Argentina in Christchurch in 2015, becomes just the second All Blacks hooker to reach the milestone after Keven Mealamu (133 Tests). The 34-year-old will be joined in the spotlight by 25-year-old Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker, w…
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