All Blacks name uncapped duo for British rugby tour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

New Zealand has named a 36-strong squad for Nations Championship matches in Britain against Scotland on 8 November, Wales on 15 November and England on 22 November. The squad includes two uncapped players: prop Saula Ma'u and flyhalf Josh Jacomb.

Lleicester Fainga'anuku, who has played 12 Tests for New Zealand as a back, has been recalled and named as a loose forward after demonstrating versatility by playing that position for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific this year. Coach Dave Rennie said the squad was 'a really strong squad we have selected', welcoming back several players who had missed recent Tests through injury.

Several players return to the squad after missing New Zealand's most recent Test against Australia, including centres Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea and Anton Lienert-Brown, flyhalf Richie Mo'unga, back-rowers Ethan Blackadder and Anton Segner, hooker Asafo Aumua and winger Fehi Fineanganofo. Winger Chay Fihaki is retained after making his debut against the Wallabies. New Zealand are unbeaten in the Nations Championship after beating France, Italy and Ireland at home in July.

How it is being reported

• All Blacks name uncapped duo for British tourNew Zealand will head to Great Britain for three Nations Championship matches with two uncapped players and Leicester Fainga'anuku inked in as a loose forward.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 20:30
• All Blacks name uncapped duo for British tourNew Zealand will head to Great Britain for three Nations Championship matches with two uncapped players and Leicester Fainga'anuku inked in as a loose forward.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 20:30

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