Tupou Vaa'i has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. Photo: Marty Melville/Photosport
Wallabies v All Blacks
Kick-off: 10:45pm Saturday 4 October
Optus Stadium, Perth
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The All Blacks have suffered an injury blow on the eve of the second Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies on Saturday.
Lock Tupou Vaa'i has been ruled out of the final Rugby Championship match in Perth after injuring his right knee at training on Thursday.
Highlanders lock Fabian Holland has been drafted in as his replacement and and will partner returning captain Scott Barrett.
Patrick Tuipulotu will provide locking cover from the substitutes bench.
Vaa'i will have his injury assessed by a specialist on return to New Zealand next week.
All Blacks team: 1. Tamaiti Williams, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett (Captain), 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Simon Parker, 7. Ardie Savea (Vice-Captain), 8. Peter Lakai, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12. Jordie Barrett (Vice-Captain), 13. Quinn Tupaea, 14. Leroy Carter, 15. Will Jordan
Bench: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17. George Bower, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Wallace Sititi, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Rieko Ioane, 23. Ruben Love
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