Highlanders lock Jarrod Hoeata is the only new cap in the All Black squad named for the one off test against Flying Fijians and the Tri Nations.

Colin Slade has been named as Dan Carter’s backup, while lock Ali Williams returns after being unavailable because of injury.

Tony Woodcock, Isaia Toeava, Hosea Gear and Israel Dagg have been named despite having injuries, so four other players, Wyatt Crockett, Cory Jane, Sitiveni Sivivatu and Ben Smith have been called in as cover.

Among those to miss out are Tom Donnelly and Joe Rokocoko.

All Blacks first test against the Flying Fijians is on the 22nd of this month in Dunedin.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Source: Radio NZ