The All Blacks Coaches announced the 30 member squad for the 2011 Tri Nations and the test against Fiji.

The squad, which will be captained by All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, is made up of 16 forwards and 14 backs.

Four players named in the Tri Nations squad are recovering from injuries and the All Blacks selectors have also announced that four players will assemble with the squad as injury cover.

Amongst them is Fiji born Sitiveni Sivivatu.

Some of the big names in the squad are Corey Flynn, Jerome Kaino, Kieran Read, Brad Thorn, Ali Williams , Daniel Carter, Tony Woodcock, Hosea Gear, Mils Muliaina, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Piri Weepu and Sonny Bill Williams.

Fiji plays All Blacks on Friday 22nd in Dunedin.


Story by: Shalvin Deo
[Source: Allblacks.com]