All Blacks unveil mammoth squad for Japan and Europe tours

Sport360 staff 08:08 15/10/2018
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  • All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen named his squad on Monday for the upcoming Test against Australia in Japan and tour of Europe involving matches against England, Ireland and Italy.

    Flanker Matt Todd, who is currently playing for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan, has been selected for the European section of New Zealand’s tour in the absence of Sam Cane, who is recovering after fracturing his neck earlier this month.

    Todd, 30, is set to return to New Zealand next year to play for Crusaders but would normally not be considered for selection while based overseas.

    Here’s a look at the 32-man squad.

    Forwards

    Dane Coles, Nathan Harris, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Whitelock, Vaea Fifita, Dalton Papalii, Kieran Read (capt), Ardie Savea, Liam Squire, Matt Todd.

    Backs
    TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Waisake Naholo, Ben Smith.

    Hansen also named an additional 19-man squad who will assemble ahead of the All Blacks’ Test against Japan on November 3:

    Forwards
    Asafo Aumua, Liam Coltman, Tyrel Lomax, Reuben O’Neill, Tim Perry, Angus Ta’avao, Luke Romano, Jackson Hemopo, Gareth Evans, Dillon Hunt, Luke Whitelock.

    Backs
    Mitchell Drummond, Bryn Hall, Brett Cameron, Ngani Laumape, Matt Proctor, George Bridge, David Havili, Nehe Milner-Skudder.

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