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Two new names in All Blacks squad to face British and Irish Lions

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff, Radio Sport Staff,
Publish Date
Thu, 8 Jun 2017, 12:00PM
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen at the squad naming.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen at the squad naming.

Two new names in All Blacks squad to face British and Irish Lions

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff, Radio Sport Staff,
Publish Date
Thu, 8 Jun 2017, 12:00PM

Ngani Laumape's form for the Hurricanes has seen him bolt into the All Blacks.

He's one of two uncapped players in the 33 strong squad for the test against Samoa and the DHL Lions series.

Laumape, who converted back to union from rugby league at the end of 2015, has surpassed Malakai Fekitoa, with the Highlanders midfielder missing from the squad.

Jordie Barrett is the other uncapped player, joining his brothers Beauden and Scott in the side.

They're the first trio of brothers to be named together in an All Blacks squad.

Dane Coles has been selected despite not having played since March due to injury and concussion and coach Steve Hansen says he's unlikely to be available for the first two Lions tests at least.

Damian McKenzie, Steven Luatua, Elliott Dixon are among the other notable omissions, while winger Nehe Milner-Skudder is also missing as he returns from a long injury layoff.

Liam Coltman, Vaea Fifita, Jack Goodhue, Akira Ioane and Matt Todd are in as injury cover.

All Blacks squad:

Backs: Ben Smith, Jordie Barrett, Israel Dagg, Waisake Naholo, Julian Savea, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Ngani Laumape, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Cruden, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow.

Forwards: Kieran Read (capt), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Jerome Kaino, Liam Squire, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Joe Moody, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Nathan Harris.

 

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