New Zealand v Wales in focus
Last Updated: 25/06/16 9:52am
New Zealand may have already wrapped up the series with victory in the first two Tests but for the hosts nothing but a 3-0 whitewash will do.
Warren Gatland's men have held their own for 60 minutes in both Tests but have not been able to react when the All Blacks go up a gear. The visitors efforts have been applauded for their competitiveness and their positive attacking play but must be weary of being labelled the 'plucky losers' by the kiwi press.
Wales are in a period of transition as they look to move to a more attacking style of play and Gatland has made just two changes to his starting line-up with Rob Evans and Tomas Francis coming in for the injured Gethin Jenkins and Samson Lee in the front row.
New Zealand on the other hand have tinkered with their team as they look to blood some new players in the Test match arena...
Strength in depth
Steve Hansen has made 12 changes to his matchday 23 for the third and final Test as he looks to find out a bit more about certain players.
The All Blacks always seem to have an endless supply of talented players who can step up and make the grade at the highest level and Hansen is looking to try out a few more combinations.
The main area of concern for Hansen is centre where he is giving George Moala a run-out in the No 12 jersey. Moala does have a cap - he played on the wing and scored for the All Blacks in their historic one off match away against Samoa last year.
"I was quite surprised when I was told I was playing," said Moala. "But I am really grateful for the opportunity. The last couple years I have been playing wing - I didn't like it as much and I feel like centre is the position in want to play."
Risk and reward
Elliot Dixon has also been called up and will make his Test debut at blindside flanker where he replaces Jerome Kaino.
Flanker Liam Squire and prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi are named on the bench and will also make their debuts if called upon as Henry looks to create even more All Blacks depth.
"With the series won, it came down to risk and reward," explained Henry at the team announcement presser.
"We felt the rewards of seeing these new players in the Test arena, after watching them for three weeks on the training pitch, outweighed any risks. It'll be exciting to see these new players making their mark for the first time in the black jersey.
"That said, we're expecting another brutal Test match, with the expectation that Wales will again chuck the kitchen sink at us. We've seen over the last two tests that they're a very good side who play physical, combative and innovative rugby."
Warrenball is dead
Wales have moved away from their power-based game and are looking to play a more expansive and heads-up rugby. WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips admitted that their old tactics could only take Wales so far and the way forward was looking for ways to get around the wall rather than trying to smash straight through it.
However, to be able to play like the All Blacks, you need skills like the All Blacks and this won't happen overnight. Wales may have scored five tries in the first two Test against New Zealand but that focus on attack means that their once vaunted defence has slipped and they have conceded ten against the All Blacks and six in the loss to the Chiefs.
This new attacking philosophy should be once again on display in the third Test but Wales will be hoping that their accuracy and skill-set is much better against a side who have mastered this way of playing.
Lineout
After the second Test, a bemused Sean Fitzpatrick watched on as Will Greenwood declared that if Wales could find a lineout then they can win the Third test.
"I don't think a lineout is going to be the difference Will," was Fitzy's response but Greenwood has a point as the Welsh lineout has not been up to scratch.
Two of the All Blacks tries came from stolen lineouts and Wales have to get this sorted for the third Test.
"Wales have to get the lineout right," explained Ieuan Evans. "Not the number of lineouts that they lose, but when and where the lose it - they can't lose their lineout in key areas of the field or in key moments of the game like they have been doing."
Pace and Space
The Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin is home of the defending Super Rugby Champs, the Highlanders.
Like the Principality Stadium back in Cardiff, the stadium in Dunedin has a roof that will be firmly closed on Saturday and has what is regarded as one of the fastest pitches in New Zealand.
Expect Aaron Smith, a Highlander, to relish playing in front of his home fans and get New Zealand playing their usual high tempo game.
Wales will need to disrupt that rhythm and slow the ball down as much as they can - it's been a long and arduous season, how much have they got left in the tank?
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 George Moala, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Aaron Smith; 1 Joe Moody, 2 Dane Coles, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 4 Brodie Retallick, 5 Sam Whitelock, 6 Elliot Dixon, 7 Sam Cane, 8 Kieran Read (c).
Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Liam Squire, 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22 Lima Sopoaga, 23 Waisake Naholo.
Wales: 15 Rhys Patchell, 14 Liam Williams, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Hallam Amos, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Rhys Webb; 1 Rob Evans, 2 Ken Owens, 3 Tomas Francis, 4 Luke Charteris, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 6 Ross Moriarty, 7 Sam Warburton (c), 8 Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: 16 Scott Baldwin, 17 Aaron Jarvis, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Jake Ball, 20 Ellis Jenkins, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Scott Williams.
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