9/17/2023 0 Comments Current all black squadSATURDAY 8 JULY - Japan XV v All Blacks XV, 8.00PM, CHICHIBUNOMIYA RUGBY STADIUM, TOKYO Isaia Walker-Leawere (26, Hurricanes, Hawke's Bay)īilly Harmon (28, Highlanders, Canterbury)ĭu'Plessis Kirifi (26, Hurricanes, Wellington)Ĭhristian Lio-Willie (24, Crusaders, Otago)Ĭameron Suafoa (27, Blues, North Harbour)įolau Fakatava (23, Highlanders, Hawke's Bay)īilly Proctor (24, Hurricanes, Wellington)īailyn Sullivan (24, Hurricanes, Waikato)Įtene Nanai-Seturo (23, Chiefs, Counties Manukau) Naitoa Ah Kuoi (23, Chiefs, Bay of Plenty) Xavier Numia (24, Hurricanes, Wellington) Tevita Mafileo (25, Hurricanes, Bay of Plenty) Jermaine Ainsley (28, Highlanders, Otago) The 30-strong All Blacks XV squad is as follows (age, Super Rugby club, province): The squad will play two matches in Japan next month, boosting the depth in New Zealand's talent pool as the Rugby World Cup approaches. Saturday 5 August, 2.35PM, Forsyth Barr Stadium, DUNEDINĪ number of other capped All Blacks and emerging players will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience on tour with the All Blacks XV. Saturday 29 July, 7.45PM (9:45PM NZT), Melbourne Cricket Ground, MELBOURNE Saturday 15 July, 7.05PM, Mt Smart, AUCKLAND Saturday 8 July, 4:10PM (7:10AM, Sunday 9 July NZT), Estadio Malvinas, MENDOZA Unavailable due to injury: Angus Ta'avao, Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, David Havili, Joe Moody, George Bower, Patrick Tuipulotu, Quinn Tupaea, Sevu Reece, TJ Perenara. Mark Telea (26, Blues / North Harbour, 2) Leicester Fainga'anuku (23, Crusaders / Tasman, 2) Jordie Barrett (26, Hurricanes / Taranaki, 48)īraydon Ennor (25, Crusaders / Canterbury, 6)ĭallas McLeod (24, Crusaders / Canterbury, *)Įmoni Narawa (23, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty, *) Richie Mo'unga (29, Crusaders / Canterbury, 44)Īnton Lienert-Brown (28, Chiefs / Waikato, 60) Shannon Frizell (29, Highlanders / Tasman, 25)Īaron Smith (34, Highlanders / Manawatu, 114)Ĭam Roigard (22, Hurricanes / Counties Manukau, *)īeauden Barrett (32, Blues / Taranaki, 112)ĭamian McKenzie (28, Chiefs / Waikato, 40) Sam Cane (captain) (31, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty, 86) Scott Barrett (29, Crusaders / Taranaki, 58)Īrdie Savea (29, Hurricanes / Wellington, 70)ĭalton Papali'i (25, Blues / Counties Manukau, 22) Samuel Whitelock (34, Crusaders / Canterbury, 143) Tyrel Lomax (27, Hurricanes / Tasman, 23)īrodie Retallick (32, Chiefs / Hawkes Bay, 100) Tamaiti Williams (22, Crusaders / Canterbury, *) Ofa Tu'ungafasi (31, Blues / Northland, 50) Nepo Laulala (31, Blues / Counties Manukau, 45) Samisoni Taukei'aho (25, Chiefs / Waikato, 24)Įthan de Groot (24, Highlanders / Southland, 13)įletcher Newell (23, Crusaders / Canterbury, 6) The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province, Test caps).Ĭodie Taylor (32, Crusaders / Canterbury, 76)ĭane Coles (36, Hurricanes / Wellington, 84) "We have a new group of exciting players who will be keen to make a difference in the All Black jersey." "This is very special day for them and their families who I'm sure will be extremely proud of their achievements," Foster said. "We have total belief that he is the right man to lead us."Ĭrusaders back Dallas McLeod Photo: PHOTOSPORT "Sam has proven himself as a great leader of our team despite having had a disrupted couple of seasons leading into this one," said Foster. It's a key opportunity to get our game ready so we can enter the global tournament with confidence."įoster has also announced that Sam Cane will return as captain of the All Blacks. "The Rugby Championship is a vital piece in our preparation for the World Cup later in the year. "We are very excited about the group we have selected," Foster said. In naming his first squad of the year, All Blacks coach Ian Foster highlighted that the upcoming Rugby Championship is vital preparation for the Rugby World Cup later this year. Players not selected include Brad Weber, Folau Fakatava, Hoskins Sotutu and Akira Ioane. They are Chiefs winger Emoni Narawa, Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard, Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams, Crusaders utility back Dallas McLeod and Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau.Ĭhiefs winger Shaun Stevenson is also in the squad as injury cover for Mark Talea. There are five newcomers in the 36-player All Blacks squad named for the Rugby Championship. Chiefs loosie Samipeni Finau Photo: PHOTOSPORT
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