Rugby-Barrett replaces McKenzie as All Blacks flyhalf for Cane's 100th test


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  • Thursday, 26 Sep 2024

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Semi Final - Argentina v New Zealand - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 20, 2023 New Zealand's Beauden Barrett celebrates their fourth try, scored by Aaron Smith REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

(Reuters) -All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has dropped flyhalf Damian McKenzie from his starting side and replaced him with Beauden Barrett for New Zealand's last test of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Wellington on Saturday.

Sam Cane was named at openside flanker for his 100th test and he will become the 13th All Black to pass the milestone in his final international on New Zealand soil.

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