Four uncapped players have been named in the All Blacks 35 strong wider training squad to prepare for the three home tests against England next month.
Hookers Nathan Harris of the Chiefs and Liam Coltman of the Highlanders have been included while Blues lock Patrick
Tuipulotu and Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa are the other newcomers.
Crusaders first-five Colin Slade and Hurricanes loose forward Victor Vito are also back in the squad along with Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino who returned to Super rugby this year, after a couple of seasons in Japan.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will run two camps, one in Christchurch and the other in Wellington, with a 31 strong squad for the three tests against England to be named on June 1st.
The first test of the season is in Auckland on June 7th.
Meanwhile, this Friday the Hurricanes will host the Highlanders at 7.35pm in another round of super rugby.
Story by: Akuila Cama
