Thu Sep 19 05:38:20 UTC 2024: ## All Blacks Recall Barrett for Bledisloe Cup Clash, Slipper Set to Become Most-Capped Wallaby
**Sydney, Australia** – Veteran Beauden Barrett has been recalled to the New Zealand All Blacks starting lineup for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney. The 33-year-old, who has played 130 Tests, was dropped for the recent loss to South Africa in Cape Town but will return at fullback, replacing Will Jordan who moves to the wing.
This comes as All Blacks coach Scott Robertson makes four changes to the team, hoping to turn around a recent slump that saw them lose two Tests to South Africa and suffer a shock home defeat to Argentina last month.
“We felt it was the best mix, the best balance for us to put Beauden to fullback and Will on the wing,” Robertson explained.
Meanwhile, Australia will be looking to bounce back from their embarrassing defeat to Argentina and will be hoping James Slipper can inspire them to victory on his likely record-breaking day. The 35-year-old prop is poised to become the most capped Wallaby ever, surpassing George Gregan with his 140th cap.
Coach Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the starting lineup, bringing back veteran Nic White and Noah Lolesio to replace misfiring halves Jake Gordon and Ben Donaldson. Centre Hunter Paisami and fullback Tom Wright also return from injury, while flanker Fraser McReight is back after recovering from a broken finger.
The Bledisloe Cup, which New Zealand has held since 2003, is on the line in this crucial match. While the All Blacks will be looking to regain their form, Australia will be hoping for a home victory to end their Rugby Championship on a positive note.
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