Full throttle for Henry's All Black stars

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw and flyhalf Daniel Carter will take the field for the fourth weekend in a row on Saturday in…

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw and flyhalf Daniel Carter will take the field for the fourth weekend in a row on Saturday in the latest refinement to coach Graham Henry's long-term World Cup strategy.

Prop Carl Hayman, who started against England and in the two tests against France, has also been named for Saturday's test against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in a deliberate attempt by Henry to replicate the pressures of next year's World Cup.
   
"If we're going to progress a long way in the World Cup they'll be doing exactly the same, playing three or four huge games in succession," said Henry.
   
Before the All Blacks kicked off their four-test European tour, the New Zealand management said they planned to select their best team for the second test against France.
   
But on paper the side to play the 2005 grand slam champions looks at least as strong as the team who defeated France 23-11 in Paris last Saturday.
   
Mils Muliaina is back at fullback after playing at centre in Paris while Rico Gear, the most skilled New Zealand wing, returns to the arena where he scored a hat-trick last year.
   
In the absence of Aaron Mauger through injury, Conrad Smith is paired with Luke McAlister at centre and Keith Robinson will lock the scrum with Ali Williams.
   
New Zealand- Mils Muliaina, Rico Gear, Conrad Smith, Luke McAlister, Sitiveni Sivivatu; Dan Carter, Byron Kelleher; Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (C), Jerry Collins, Ali Williams, Keith Robinson, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver, Neemia Tialata
   
Replacements: Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock, James Ryan, Reuben Thorne, Piri Weepu, Nick Evans, Ma'a Nonu