Olympic rugby sevens player Leroy Carter will make his test debut on the left wing in a rejigged New Zealand lineup for the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.

Carter, who represented New Zealand at the Paris Games, replaces Rieko Ioane, who has been dumped from the match-day squad after failing to make an impression out wide following his switch from the midfield.

With Emoni Narawa ruled out with a rib fracture sustained during the All Blacks' 24-17 win over the Springboks at Eden Park last Saturday, Will Jordan takes his place on the right wing, with Damian McKenzie promoted to starting fullback.

Noah Hotham has also replaced Finlay Christie as starting scrumhalf after overcoming a high ankle sprain.

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