The 27-13 defeat to the hosts was the first time the All Blacks have ever lost a pool game in a World Cup.
Sam Whitelock will make his 148th international appearance for the three-time world champions, equalling the record of Richie McCaw. "We all know how much it means for him to pull on a black jersey and to do it for the 148th time is a very special occasion, one that we make sure we put a performance on that gives that record a lot of respect and celebrate it with him afterwards.
Foster said injured captain Sam Cane"is probably not that close" to being ready."Not as close as we would have liked to be fit on Friday."
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