The All Blacks have made five changes ahead of the weekend’s test against France. 

Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard have been given the nod at 9 and 10, with Ardie Savea moving to openside. 

Former All Black Ben Smith tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Barrett’s experience at 10 will make for a strong start, with Damien Mckenzie bringing good impact from the bench in a game that will need to be fought to the end. 

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The All Blacks have made five changes ahead of the weekend’s test against France.&nbsp;
Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard have been given the nod at 9 and 10, with Ardie Savea moving to openside.&nbsp;
Former All Black Ben Smith tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Barrett’s experience at 10 will make for a strong start, with Damien Mckenzie bringing good impact from the bench in a game that will need to be fought to the end.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Ben Smith: Former All Black on All Blacks v France test

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/6cd60de3-958c-45eb-b568-b22900564397/transcript

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