CHICAGO :New Zealand will have the vastly experienced Beauden Barrett back at flyhalf as coach Scott Robertson named three changes to their starting side to take on Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday.

Barrett replaces Damian McKenzie, who drops to the bench along with prop Tamaiti Williams, whose place in the starting front row has been taken by another veteran, Ethan de Groot.

Caleb Clarke comes into the side on the wing in place of Leicester Fainga'anuku, who also drops down among the replacements.

On the bench, Josh Lord is included in place of the injured Patrick Tuipulotu.

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