The All Blacks have made seven changes to their starting line-up for the second Test against Wales in Hamilton on Saturday.

Three of the changes named on Tuesday have been forced by injury, with fullback Israel Dagg, centre Conrad Smith and lock Anthony Boric all missing after being hurt in the 42-9 first Test thrashing of Wales in Dunedin on Saturday.

Mils Muliaina is returning from a calf injury to resume his 82-Test career at fullback, Richard Kahui slots in at centre and Tom Donnelly returns at lock.

Exciting winger Zac Guildford gets an opportunity on the left wing in place of Joe Rokocoko, who drops out of the squad altogether.

The outside backs will be covered by the uncapped Rene Ranger on the reserves bench.

"With both Conrad and Israel unavailable through injury, Rene now gets his chance at Test level," coach Graham Henry said.

Henry said the Auckland Blues winger was a stand-out in the Super 14 and had continued his strong form for the Barbarians against New Zealand Maori earlier this month.

Tony Woodcock and Neemia Tialata return as starting props in the side in place of brothers Owen and Ben Franks, while Jerome Kaino will play blindside flanker in the place of Victor Vito.

Henry said he expected Wales to put up a strong fight after their big loss in the first Test.

"They will come out firing again this weekend so we will have to be ready to meet them," he said.

"They are a proud rugby side and we are expecting another physical Test match at Waikato Stadium."

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Richard Kahui, Benson Stanley, Zac Guildford, Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (capt), Jerome Kaino, Tom Donnelly, Brad Thorn, Neemia Tialata, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Res: Aled de Malmanche, Owen Franks, Sam Whitelock, Adam Thomson, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Rene Ranger.

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