Retallick replaces Whitelock for All Blacks in final

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Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 28 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST
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New Zealand have made one change to their side for the World Cup final against South Africa as lock Brodie Retallick replaces Sam Whitelock.

Whitelock will become the first man to play in three World Cup finals if he comes off the bench.

Brothers Scott, Jordie and Beauden Barrett retain their places in the starting XV from the side that cruised past Argentina in the semi-finals.

The All Blacks, like the Springboks, are chasing a record fourth title.

More to follow.

New Zealand XV: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, J Barrett, Telea; Mo'unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Retallick, S Barrett, Frizell, Cane (capt), Savea.

Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Laulala, Whitelock, Papalii, Christie, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown.

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