The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players.

Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France.

ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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