The initial target of $268.5 million in ticket revenue, which was set two years ago by Rugby New Zealand 2011, has been surpassed today with the final figure sitting at $268.7 million with over 87% of total ticket sales already made.

The All Blacks starting XV, which will again be captained by Richie McCaw, features just three changes to the team that beat Argentina 33-10 in last weekend’s Quarterfinal.

The starting XV features the return of Mils Muliaina at fullback, Israel Dagg moves to the right wing, Sonny Bill Williams comes into second five–eighth while halfback Jimmy Cowan gets the starting halfback jersey.

Richie McCaw's 100th test jersey will have to wait as the All Black captain and fullback Mils Muliaina suffer injuries in training and are ruled out of tomorrow's match against Japan.

UPDATED: Carter out with back injury | All Black coach Graeme Henry has made seven changes to the team to play pool A opponents Japan in Hamilton on Friday night.