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New Zealand Announce Experienced Team For World Cup Final

New Zealand Announce Experienced Team For World Cup Final
Conor O'Leary
By Conor O'Leary
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New Zealand have named an unchanged side for the World Cup final against Australia. The All Blacks are contesting their fourth World Cup final, and their first against their Trans-Tasman rivals.

Richie McCaw will make his 148th and last appearance for New Zealand, extending his world record in the process. He will also equal Jason Leonard's record of 22 World Cup appearances. McCaw will be joined in making his last All Black appearance with Keven Mealamu who is also retiring; while Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu , and Conrad Smith will all be moving to Europe after this game.

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Nehe Milner-Skudder has overcome a shoulder complaint to take his place on the right wing oppositie Julian Savea. Milner-Skudder made his test debut in this year's Rugby Championship against Australia scoring two tries.

The final will kick off at 4pm on Saturday 31st of October.

Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

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