All Blacks make two changes

New Zealand full-back Ben Smith has been ruled out of Saturday’s second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Smith, who suffered concussion during last weekend’s 30-15 victory in the first match, and centre Ryan Crotty (hamstring) are both sidelined for the Wellington clash.

Israel Dagg moves from the wing to replace Smith, with Waisake Naholo wearing the 14 shirt and Anton Lienert-Brown taking over from Crotty alongside Sonny Bill Williams in midfield.

One switch on the bench, meanwhile, sees uncapped Ngani Laumape featuring among the back-division replacements.

Laumape scored a try for the Hurricanes in a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Lions on Tuesday, and is now promoted to the Test squad.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen said: “While it’s disappointing to lose Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty, it creates an opportunity for others.

“Izzy (Dagg) is a world-class back-three player, as is Anton in the midfield, and both Waisake and Ngani are coming in following outstanding performances against the Lions for their respective Super (Rugby) franchises.

“While we were happy with the win last weekend, we know that it was just a start in what is a three-Test series.

“We are aware the British and Irish Lions have their backs to the wall and will chuck everything at us to keep themselves alive in the series. They are a quality side who we respect immensely.

“In reality, last week’s Test could have gone either way had they taken more of their chances.”

New Zealand: I Dagg; W Naholo, A Lienert-Brown, S B Williams, R Ioane; B Barrett, A Smith; J Moody, C Taylor, O Franks, B Retallick, S Whitelock, J Kaino, S Cane, K Read (capt). Replacements: N Harris, W Crockett, C Faumuina, S Barrett, A Savea, TJ Perenara, A Crruden, N Laumape.

Israel Dagg: takes over at full-back for second Test.