All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named his initial squad to contest the three test Steinlager Series against Ireland.
All Blacks Squad 2022.
Props: George Bower, Nepo Laulala, Aidan Ross, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi
Hookers: Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukeiaho
Locks: Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'i, Sam Whitelock
Loose forwards: Sam Cane (c), Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Pita Gus Sowakula
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Folau Fakatava, Aaron Smith
First fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Stephen Perofeta
Midfielders: Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Quinn Tupaea
Outside backs: Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Will Jordan, Sevu Reece
All Black debutants are prop Aidan Ross, loose forward Pita Gus Sowakula, halfback Folau Fakatava, first five Stephen Perofeta, mid-fielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and outside back Leicester Fainga'anuku.
The first All Blacks v Ireland match is Saturday 2nd July, 7.05pm at Eden Park, Auckland.
