New Zealand team for match against Japan

New Zealand coach Graham Henry announced his team to play their second Pool A match against Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday 16 September.

New Zealand:

1. Tony Woodcock
2. Keven Mealamu
3. Owen Franks
4. Brad Thorn
5. Sam Whitelock
6. Jerome Kaino
7. Richie McCaw (c)
8. Adam Thomson
9. Andy Ellis
10. Daniel Carter
11. Richard Kahui
12. Ma'a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Cory Jane
15. Mils Muliaina

Replacements:

16. Andrew Hore
17. John Afoa
18. Ali Williams
19. Victor Vito
20. Piri Weepu
21. Colin Slade
22. Sonny Bill Williams