Spotlight on Beauden Barrett as New Zealand name team to face Wales

New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett will make his 100th appearance for the All Blacks when they take on Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

In the process, Barrett becomes the 11th New Zealand player to achieve the milestone and will start at fly-half with TJ Perenara at scrum half. David Havili and Anton Lienert-Brown will form midfield partnership.

Will Jordan start at right wing along with Rieko Ioane at left with Beauden's brother Jordie Barrrett slotted at fullback.

Sam Whitelock will captain the side in the second row that also has Brodie Retallick while back row comprises of Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii and Ethan Blackadder. Joe Moody and Nepo Laulala are the chosen props with hooker Codie Taylor forming the rest of the front row.

Akira Ioane, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa’i, Akira Ioane, Brad Weber, Richie Mo'unga and Sevu Reece will provide impact from the bench.

“It’s a very special time for Beauden and his family and it’s also a special time for this team and its legacy,” said All Blacks head coach Ian Foster.

“He’s a big part of this team, he’s a key leader, he’s captained the All Blacks, he’s vice captain on this tour and he’s an influencer on and off the park.

“I can’t speak more highly about his contribution as a person to the black jersey. The chance to play his 100th Test at this stadium against Wales is really special.”

New Zealand XV: 15 Jordie Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 David Havili, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Dalton Papalii, 6 Ethan Blackadder, 5 Samuel Whitelock (c), 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody

Reserves: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Tupou Vaa’i, 20 Akira Ioane, 21 Brad Weber, 22 Richie Mo’unga, 23 Sevu Reece