New Zealand have named Wigan’s Thomas Leuluai at hooker for their World Cup opener with Samoa.
Leuluai, who has spent the vast majority of his career in the halves, with instead play alongside Kodi Nikorima and Shaun Johnson.
Adam Blair will captain the side with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Jordan Rapana feature in the backs.
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