![]() For the most devoted of fans, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" represents far more. So don't worry, I did make real friends in Japan, but that show, those characters navigating the galaxy, were an important touchstone as I explored my own new world. There were enough episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to keep me company for the duration of my time there. The teacher who had lived in my apartment before had left a huge box of VHS tapes. And in those early days especially, I was pretty lonely, except for my good friends Jean-Luc and Data. It was 1997, and I was living in Japan, teaching English to middle school kids. RACHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Sometimes you find comfort in the most unusual places. It's part of her series called Enlighten Me. Replacements: Pujadas, Benitez, Peculo, Rodríguez, Civetta, Ormaechea, Berchesi, Alonso.It's time now for another conversation about the different ways we find meaning in the world with our colleague Rachel Martin. Uruguay: Silva Mieres, Inciarte, Vilaseca (capt), Freitas Etcheverry, Arata Sanguinetti, Kessler, Arbelo, Dotti, Leindekar, Ardao, Bianchi, Diana. Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Newell, S Barrett, Blackadder, Christie, B Barrett, Clarke. New Zealand: McKenzie Jordan, Lienert-Brown, J Barrett, Fainga'anuku Mo'unga, Roigard Tu'ungafasi, Taylor, Lomax, Whitelock, Vaa'i, Frizell, Cane (capt), Jacobson. Only Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Codie Taylor, Shannon Frizell, Richie Mo'unga, Jordie Barrett and Will Jordan retain their places. His past five caps have been at fly-half or as a replacement. It is the first time McKenzie has worn the number 15 for his country since November 2021. The other changes from the crushing win over the Italians include Cam Roigard starting at scrum-half and Damian McKenzie at full-back. Whitelock previously surpassed McCaw as New Zealand's most capped player ever when he came off the bench against Italy. It is Whitelock's 150th Test, with only Wales great Alun Wyn Jones having earned more international caps. Second-row Whitelock will play in his 23rd Rugby World Cup match, surpassing England's 2003 World Cup winner Jason Leonard and fellow All Black Richie McCaw for the all-time appearance record. Sam Whitelock also starts for the All Blacks and in doing so will break the all-time record for the most World Cup appearances. ![]() "The challenge for us is to back that up and keep strengthening those key areas and put out another good performance which could put us in a good spot going forwards." Whitelock to set another appearance record ![]() I feel like we've made good progress in some key areas of our game following the Bordeaux week ) when we got to put in a lot of work and it was pleasing to see those shine through in the game against Italy. "The squad, as a whole, is in good shape physically. And then feel a lot more confident heading into the game. "I'm looking forward to testing things out under a bit of heat, a bit of pressure from the boys. It's been a little bit of a road bump for me personally, this start of the World Cup. Lucu starts at scrum-half for France v Italyįlanker Cane came off the bench in the 96-17 win over Italy in New Zealand's previous game, and he is now fit enough to make the starting XV for Thursday's match. Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage "It had been a little bit frustrating but I'm really excited and grateful to be back," said Cane. ![]()
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