New Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has admitted that it will be difficult to replace Ardie Savea, who has taken a sabbatical to play his club rugby in Japan.
With both Ireland and New Zealand having named their matchday squads, Planet Rugby has put together a combined XV for the clash at the Stade de France.
New Zealand admit that they are taking the necessary steps to hopefully avoid the fate that has befallen England following red cards for Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola.
