Seven Chiefs players will start for the All Blacks in their third test against France in Hamilton on Saturday

Samisoni Taukei'aho, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Quinn Tupaea and Anton Leinert-Brown all get their first starting berths of the year.

Coach Scott Robertson says the pre-existing combinations were a consideration.



Tyrel Lomax, Sevu Reece and Ruben Love also come into the starting XV with Chiefs hooker Brodie McAlister set to debut off the bench.

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