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    The All Blacks are banged up, but most players are available for what is likely to a vastly changed side to tackle Wales this weekend

    The All Blacks are banged up, but most players are available for what is likely to a vastly changed side to tackle Wales this weekend


    Tevita Mafileo has been denied a possible All Blacks debut after suffering a rib injury at training.

    Otherwise, assistant coach Jason Holland says they're mostly heading towards a clean bill of health.



    Development XV members George Dyer, Devan Flanders and Christian Lio-Willie are all with the side as training cover.

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