New Zealand have recalled Jordan Rapana, Kodi Nikorima and Dallen Watene-Zelezniak for their Group B decider against Tonga.
The Kiwis have reverted back to a similar side to the one that defeated Samoa, meaning Jason Nightingale, Peta Hiku and Te Maire Martin are dropped despite contributing eight tries in the victory over Scotland.
Three further changes see Wigan’s Thomas Leuluai replace Elijah Taylor, Simon Mannering return in place of Kenny Bromwich and Isaac Liu come in for Addin Fonua-Blake.
Tonga have made just one change, with Konrad Hurrell replacing Solomone Kata.
NEW ZEALAND
1 Roger TUIVASA-SHECK
2 Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK
3 Dean WHARE
4 Bradley TAKAIRANGI
5 Jordan RAPANA
6 Kodi NIKORIMA
7 Shaun JOHNSON
8 Martin TAUPAU
9 Thomas LEULIAI
10 Jared WAEREA-HARGREAVES
11 Simon MANNERING
12 Joseph TAPINE
13 Adam BLAIR (c)
SUBS
14 Nelson ASOFA-SOLOMONA
15 Russell PACKER
16 Isaac LIU
17 Danny LEVI
TONGA
1 William HOPOATE
2 Daniel TUPOU
3 Michael JENNINGS
4 Konrad HURRELL
5 David FUSITU’A
6 Tuimoala LOLOHEA
7 Mafoa’aeata HINGANO
8 Andrew FIFITA
9 Sione KATOA
10 Sio Siua TAUKEIAHO
11 Manu MA’U
12 Sika MANU (c)
13 Jason TAUMALOLO
SUBS
14 Siliva HAVILI
15 Sam MOA
16 Peni TEREPO
17 Ben MURDOCH-MASILA
