All Blacks make three changes for Ireland test in Chicago

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson on Thursday made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series clash with Ireland at Chicago.

Beauden Barrett, who missed the All Blacks' 28-14 Rugby Championship victory over Australia in Perth earlier this month, returns at flyhalf in place of Damian McKenzie.

Caleb Clarke comes in on the left wing in favour of Leicester Fainga'anuku while loosehead prop Ethan de Groot returns in the front row with Tamaiti Williams dropping to the bench.

Saturday's clash at Soldier Field comes almost nine years to the day after Ireland scored their first ever victory over New Zealand at the same venue in 2016.

Robertson, whose team will also play Scotland, England and Wales on their Northern Hemisphere tour, said his team has prepared well since arriving in Chicago.

"This is an awesome match to kick off our Northern Tour with," Robertson said.

"Ireland are a strong side and will have a loud contingent of supporters here in Chicago, so we are prepared for a passionate clash.

"We have had a great week together leading up to the test and now we are looking forward to the contest on Saturday afternoon."

23-man roster for Saturday 😤 pic.twitter.com/oYoAMPKDI5

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 30, 2025

New Zealand team (15-1)

Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Ardie Savea, Simon Parker; Fabian Holland, Scott Barrett; Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Damian McKenzie