New Zealand lock Scott Barrett at blindside flanker for England World Cup semi-final
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Ardie Savea shifts to openside; Sam Cane benchedWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismScott Barrett has been surprisingly named to start at blindside flanker for the New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday, with Ardie Savea shifting to the openside of the scrum. Sam Cane, who had operated in a twin-openside combination with Savea since the All Blacks match against Australia in Perth in August, has dropped to the bench for the clash at Yokohama Stadium. Related: Manu Tuilagi: ‘It’s an honour to f…





