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Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Oct 2, 2015 at 8pm UK
 
New Zealand
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Georgia
Naholo (2'), Savea (8', 17', 74'), Coles (22'), Read (52'), Fekitoa (78')
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Steve Hansen: 'Waisake Naholo excited to return'

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen admits that Waisake Naholo is desperate to get started at the World Cup ahead of Friday's meeting with Georgia.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that Waisake Naholo is raring to go as he prepares to make his World Cup debut against Georgia on Friday.

Naholo cracked his fibula while making his All Blacks debut against Argentina in July, and the injury was initially expected to keep him out of the tournament.

Traditional herbal treatment in Fiji sped up his recovery and the challenge is for the Highlanders wing to prove that he can make an impact for the defending champions.

"We're looking forward to seeing Waisake back on the track, he's been jumping out of his skin at training and I'm sure he can't wait for game day," Hansen told reporters.

Hansen has made nine other changes for the game in Cardiff.

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Waisake Naholo of the New Zealand All Blacks walks off injured during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015
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