4 Oct 2019

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks make 13 changes for Namibia match

From Checkpoint, 5:25 pm on 4 October 2019

There are some brand new changes to the All Blacks' lineup against Namibia on Sunday, with all eyes on returning forward Brodie Retallick.

It's the first time he'll run out in Black since late July when he dislocated his shoulder against the Springboks.

Coach Steve Hansen is using the match against the minnow nation to rest key players and try new things such as playing Jordie Barrett at first five, but on Friday he was sounding relieved that Brodie Retallick can finally burn some energy out on the field.

RNZ sport reporter Joe Porter joins us with the details, including his analysis of Tokyo's Disneyland, and the Disneyland train.