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    Injury returns and back line combinations are the discussion points around the All Blacks team for the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year

    Injury returns and back line combinations are the discussion points around the All Blacks team for the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year


    Kieran Read will return to captain the side at number eight while as good as
    Scott Barrett was in June, he'll drop to the reserves to accommodate Brodie
    Retallick's return at lock with Ardie Savea expected to slot in on the bench
    too.

    Who partners Ryan Crotty in midfield will have a been a fun debate between
    the selectors, as would the composition of the back three, with Jordie
    Barrett's height and leaping ability a big factor to consider when your
    opposition features Israel Folau.

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