The All Blacks have named a surprisingly strong side for their final test of the year against Italy in Turin.

There are five changes from the 30-29 loss to France, with Sam Cane, Mark Tele’a, Ethan de Groot, Patrick Tuipulotu and Anton Lienert-Brown returning to the starting XV.

It’s also the test rugby swansongs for Cane and TJ Perenara – who head to Japan for 2025.

All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Heather du-Plessis Allan.

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