Wellington — All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has decided to rest inside centre Sonny Bill Williams for the final Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Perth next week, while recalling fit-again lock Scott Barrett in his squad for the Bledisloe Cup matches.

The August 10 match at Perth Stadium doubles as the first leg of the Bledisloe Cup, the annual series contested between Australia and New Zealand...

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