(From left) Reiko Ioane, Seta Tamanivalu, Anton Lienert-Brown, Patrick Tuipulotu, Lima Sopoaga and Malakai Fekitoa in the Piazza Navona, in Rome. Photo: Getty ImagesUtility back Rieko Ioane and hooker Liam Coltman are poised to make their New Zealand test debuts off the bench as coach Steve Hansen made major changes to his side for the clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Ioane has been named as cover for the outside backs, though has been touted as a potential centre by Hansen, while Coltman is likely to earn his debut after he was named as one of the replacements with first-choice hooker Dane Coles rested. Openside flanker Sam Cane will captain the side for the second time, with regular skipper Kieran Read also rested. Replacements: Liam Coltman, Joe Moody, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Brodie Retallick, Matt Todd, Aaron Smith, Lima Sopoaga, Reiko Ioane.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2016 05:44 UTC