The All Poly....Er, All Blacks will run up against what is forcasted to be a weakened Wallabies side in their historic Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong Saturday. Joe Rokocoko and Maa Nonu have been benched for Hosea Gear and Dan Carter respectively. Dan Carter at centre? Pretty risky even by All Black standards but apparently they need the double threat at tactical kicking.Carrying on the tradition of professional rugby stars leaving the comforts of home and family for their career is Mils Muliaina. The sensational, trusty fullback's wife Hayley has just given birth to their first child. Congratulations Mils! Bring home the cup for momma!
The notable exception from the Wallabies side are No 8 Wycliff Palu (Herald Cup Player of the Year), Timana Tahu and wing Lote Tuqiri. Lucky for them the will still benefit from the services of their trusted flanker and two-time winner of the John Eales Medal (first ever person to win the award twice), George Smith. At just 28-years-of-age, Smith is already an 89-test veteran.
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