All Blacks Barrett, Ross ruled out of decisive Ireland clash

All Blacks forwards Scott Barrett and Aidan Ross have been ruled out of the series-deciding clash with Ireland in Wellington on Saturday, the team said.

Barrett has been replaced by Akira Ioane, who missed the first two tests due to a foot injury, while Karl Tuinukuafe has come in for Ross. Tupou Vaa'i returns to the bench after missing the second test due to COVID-19.

Ireland levelled the series last Saturday in Dunedin after the All Blacks had won the opener in Auckland on July 2.