Beauden Barrett back to fly-half for final All Blacks hit-out before World Cup

  • Injured Richie Mo’unga forces selection change
  • Move allows Ben Smith to slot back at full-back

Beauden Barrett has reverted to fly-half after playing the last three Tests at full-back for the All Blacks’ final match before the Rugby World Cup when they face Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.

Barrett will take back the No 10 jersey from the injured Richie Mo’unga with Josh Ioane, who is not in the World Cup squad, likely to make his Test debut from the bench against the Pacific Islanders.

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