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The All Blacks will field an unchanged line-up to face Australia this weekend in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.

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New Zealand named an unchanged side to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday AEDT).

Richie McCaw, in his 148th Test, will lead the same All Blacks side that narrowly beat South Africa in the semi-finals 20-18.

"Mental fortitude and physical endurance, together with skill execution and sheer desire, will be the key ingredients come Saturday," coach Steve Hansen said while announcing his starting XV.

New Zealand:

Ben Smith; Nehe Milner-Skudder, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea; Dan Carter, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (capt), Jerome Kaino; Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick; Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.

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