The All Blacks have named a settled 32-man squad for next month’s northern tour, as Scott Robertson’s side targets a first grand slam in 15 years.
New Zealand will take on Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales in November, with Robertson opting for continuity after a mixed Rugby Championship campaign.
Hooker George Bell is the only player included who did not feature in that tournament, while prop Tevita Mafileo is the sole uncapped inclusion.
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Robertson was forced to navigate a lengthy injury list, with Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa’i, Noah Hotham, Emoni Narawa, Ollie Norris, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Asafo Aumua and Stephen Perofeta all unavailable.
“There is a lot of history that has led up to this opportunity for our group, so we will be honouring and taking inspiration from the feats that have come before us,” Robertson said of the All Blacks’ pursuit of a grand slam – achieved when a touring side beats all four home nations.
“The rematch against Ireland at Soldier Field will be a huge occasion, and then facing some of the northern hemisphere’s best at their home grounds is a fantastic challenge for us.”
New Zealand’s first grand slam attempt dates back to 1905, when The Originals toured Britain and Ireland, winning all but one of 35 matches while scoring 976 points and conceding just 59.
Since then, the All Blacks have completed a grand slam four times — in 1978, 2005, 2008 and 2010 – with Robertson now eyeing a fifth.
All Blacks squad
Forwards: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Bell, Ethan de Groot, Tamaiti Williams, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Tevita Mafileo, Scott Barrett (capt), Patrick Tuipulotu, Fabian Holland, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson.
Backs: Cortez Ratima, Cameron Roigard, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leroy Carter, Will Jordan, Ruben Love.
Your squad to take on the Grand Slam Tour
Congratulations to Tevita Mafileo who has been named as an All Black for the first time
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