All Blacks unchanged for final

New Zealand named an unchanged side to face Australia in the World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday. REUTERS/Henry Brown

New Zealand named an unchanged side to face Australia in the World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday. REUTERS/Henry Brown

Published Oct 29, 2015

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New Zealand named an unchanged side to face Australia in the World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.

Richie McCaw, in his 148th Test, will lead the same side that narrowly beat South Africa in the semi-finals 20-18.

“Mental fortitude and physical endurance, together with skill execution and sheer desire, will be the key ingredients come Saturday,” coach Steve Hansen said announcing the starting XV.

The New Zealand team to play Australia in the Rugby World Cup final:

New Zealand (15-1)

Ben Smith; Nehe Milner-Skudder, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea; Dan Carter, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (capt), Jerome Kaino; Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick; Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.

Replacements: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Victor Vito, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Sonny Bill Williams

Coach: Steve Hansen (NZL) - AFP

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