Scotland-born Christie Starts Against England In Only All Blacks Change

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scotlandborn christie starts against england in only all blacks change

Finlay Christie was on Thursday named as All Blacks scrumhalf for the second Test against England in Auckland on Saturday, replacing the injured TJ Perenara in the only change to the New Zealand team.

Scotland-born Christie, 28, came off the bench in the 16-15 win in Dunedin to replace Perenara, who had suffered a knee injury.

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Christie, who has made 22 appearances for New Zealand, is relishing starting a Test at Eden Park, home of his Super Rugby side the Blues.

'I'm grateful enough to have it as a home ground for Super Rugby, but it becomes even more special when you wear a black jersey,' Christie told reporters.