From left: Scott Barrett, Beauden Barrett and Jordie Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to appear for the All Blacks in a World Cup match. Photo: Getty ImagesBeauden Barrett will start at fullback for the All Blacks, alongside brothers Jordie and Scott, against Canada in Oita as coach Steve Hansen continues to develop his dual playmaker role with Richie Mo'unga. The expectation was that only one would be in the match-day squad against Canada and for the following match against Namibia. The Barretts will become the first trio of brothers to appear for the All Blacks in a World Cup match and first trio of brothers to start a World Cup game since Elisi, Manu and Fe'ao Vunipola represented Tonga against Scotland in 1995. Rieko Ioane, who has scored 23 tries in 26 tests, also returns on the left wing after being dropped for the Bledisloe Cup match against Australia in Auckland last month.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 30, 2019 05:48 UTC