That wraps up our coverage of the squad naming. France name their side later on today, when we are expecting more changes too.

Robertson continues:

"You always have a plan and then, like any plan, you always adjust. It's got a great mixture of experience in the group and also one debutant."

On the changes to the squad and giving every member of the extended squad a run:

"Firstly, we're really pleased that everyone's trained incredibly well. They get picked as All Blacks and get to play as All Blacks. Good combinations, good balance in the squad and they get the opportunity this week."

Chiefs 7

Blues 2

Crusaders 2

Hurricanes 2

Highlanders 1

Moana Pasifika 1

Not exactly a bomb squad and no noticeable first five or lock on the bench. 

But the power of Timoci Tavatavanawai and speed of Will Jordan will not be fun for a tiring French defence in the last 20 minutes. 

Brodie McAlister will likely make his debut while George Bower will play in his first test since the 25-25 draw with England in 2022.

Dalton Papali'i and Du Plessis Kirifi are there as well but if a lock comes off – likely Patrick Tuipulotu – then maybe Samipeni Finau could cover lock.

Noah Hotham gets another chance to impress and will play his first test on home soil.

The backline sees Chiefs teammates Cortez Ratima and Damian McKenzie starting at halfback and first five-eighths respectively, while fellow Chiefs Quinn Tupaea and Anton Lienert-Brown make up the midfield combination. That means Chiefs players take up numbers 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13. 

Sevu Reece starts on the right wing, with Ruben Love getting the start at fullback. Rieko Ioane will play start his third straight test on the wing.

Ethan de Groot, Fabian Holland, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane are the only players holding their positions in the run-on side, as the selectors opt to rotate the squad.

In the forwards, Samisoni Taukei’aho gets a rare start at hooker, while Tyrel Lomax starts at tighthead prop. With Tupou Vaa’i out with concussion, Samipeni Finau starts at blindside flanker while Luke Jacobson starts at No 8.

Just two of the forwards have played more than 50 tests – Savea will bring up his 97th cap while Tuipulotu earns his 55th.

With Codie Taylor rested, Tuipulotu also gets called in as vice-captain – the only one in the squad.

The last time a Barrett didn't feature in an All Blacks test was against Japan last season. Seems weird, though, to be Barrett-less.

Head coach Scott Robertson said there was a healthy edge in the camp this week, knowing that the French will throw everything at this final game of the series. 

“There is high motivation and focus to perform in Hamilton this week. We are prepared for a determined and spirited French side and excited to play in front of a passionate sold-out crowd. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Tyrel, Luke, Anton and Sevu back from injury and, with 185 caps between them, we know that they will be ready to perform at the highest level.

"It is also exciting to have Brodie debuting, as well as Ruben, Noah and Timoci adding to their single All Blacks cap. These men have earned their place in the team, have trained extremely hard over the last three weeks and will take their opportunity on Saturday night.”