Cruden returns as Hansen makes three changes to New Zealand side


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 11 Sep 2014

New Zealand's All Black Aaron Cruden runs into the tackle of Chris Robshaw (L) and Dylan Hartley of England during their final rugby union test match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton June 21, 2014. REUTERS/Nigel Marple

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Flyhalf Aaron Cruden has returned to the All Blacks' starting side after recovering from a chest injury to face South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

Cruden suffered the injury in the All Blacks' 51-20 victory over Australia last month at Eden Park and coach Steve Hansen decided to rest the 25-year-old pivot for last week's clash against Argentina.

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