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Barrett out, Roigard returns in hopes of Eden Park redemption
Sport Nation • September 25th, 2025 12:30 pm
All Blacks player Cam Roigard during New Zealand All Blacks training at North Harbour Stadium | Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
With what could be the most amount of pressure Scott Robertson has had in his career, Razor has announced the 23-man All Blacks squad looking to silence doubters and retain the Bledisloe for the 23rd straight year.
After their record loss at the hands of South Africa in Wellington, the All Blacks has been revamped in hopes of bouncing back at their Eden Park fortress this Saturday night.
Captain Scott Barrett misses Bledisloe One with a shoulder injury, while five players who didn't feature in the two Tests against the Springboks join the fray.
Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima have both returned from injury to share halfback duties, while Patrick Tuipulotu also comes back from injury and onto the bench.
Caleb Clarke slots back onto the left wing, sending Leroy Carter onto the right for his second All Blacks Test.
Loose forward Peter Lakai will wear the black jersey for the first time in 2025, earning a spot on the interchange.
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“With all teams being two from four in this Rugby Championship, we all have everything to play for in these final two rounds," said Robertson.
"We are preparing for a strong Australian side and understand the importance of this match and the Bledisloe Cup. There is a lot to play for on Saturday evening.”
A win on the weekend will keep the All Blacks 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park alive, as well as securing the Bledisloe Cup for another year.
All Blacks team to play Australia
1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor (VC) 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Fabian Holland 5. Tupou Vaa'i 6. Simon Parker 7. Ardie Savea (C) 8. Wallace Sititi 9. Cam Roigard 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Caleb Clarke 12. Jordie Barrett (VC) 13. Billy Proctor 14. Leroy Carter 15. Will Jordan
Bench: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho 17. Tamaiti Williams 18. Fletcher Newell 19. Patrick Tuipulotu 20. Peter Lakai 21. Cortez Ratima 22. Quinn Tupaea 23. Damian McKenzie.
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