The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province, Test caps)
* denotes new caps
Hookers:
Codie Taylor (34, Crusaders / Canterbury, 96)
Samisoni Taukei’aho (27, Chiefs / Waikato, 30)
Brodie McAlister (28, Chiefs / Canterbury, *)
Props:
Ethan de Groot (26, Highlanders / Southland, 29)
Tamaiti Williams (24, Crusaders / Canterbury, 18)
Ollie Norris (25, Chiefs / Waikato, *)
Tyrel Lomax (29, Hurricanes / Tasman, 44)
Fletcher Newell (25, Crusaders / Canterbury, 22)
Pasilio Tosi (26, Hurricanes / Bay of Plenty, 7)
Locks:
Scott Barrett (31, Crusaders / Taranaki, 80) (Captain)
Patrick Tuipulotu (32, Blues / Auckland, 51)
Tupou Vaa’i (25, Chiefs / Taranaki, 38)
Fabian Holland (22, Highlanders / Otago, *)
Loose forwards:
Samipeni Finau (26, Chiefs / Waikato, 8)
Ardie Savea (31, Moana Pasifika / Wellington, 94) (Vice-Captain)
Du’Plessis Kirifi (28, Hurricanes / Wellington, *)
Wallace Sititi (22, Chiefs / North Harbour, 10)
Luke Jacobson (28, Chiefs / Waikato, 24)
Halfbacks:
Cameron Roigard (24, Hurricanes / Counties Manukau, 10)
Cortez Ratima (24, Chiefs / Waikato, 11)
Noah Hotham (22, Crusaders / Tasman, 1)
First-five eighths:
Beauden Barrett (34, Blues / Taranaki, 134)
Damian McKenzie (30, Chiefs / Waikato, 61)
Midfielders:
Anton Lienert-Brown (30, Chiefs / Waikato, 84)
Jordie Barrett (28, Hurricanes / Taranaki, 68) (Vice-Captain)
Rieko Ioane (28, Blues / Auckland, 81)
Quinn Tupaea (26, Chiefs / Waikato, 14)
Billy Proctor (26, Hurricanes / Wellington, 2)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (27, Highlanders / Tasman, *)
Outside backs:
Caleb Clarke (26, Blues / Auckland, 29)
Sevu Reece (28, Crusaders / Southland, 32)
Will Jordan (27, Crusaders / Tasman, 41)
Ruben Love (24, Hurricanes / Wellington, 1)
Injury Cover - The following players have been named as injury cover for the start of the Lipovitan-D July Series:
Christian Lio-Willie (26, Crusaders / Otago, *) for Luke Jacobson
Emoni Narawa (25, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty, 2) for Anton Lienert-Brown
Unavailable due to injury:
Asafo Aumua; Ofa Tu’ungafasi; Sam Darry; Peter Lakai; Stephen Perofeta.
FIXTURES:
Saturday July 5, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Saturday July 12, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Sky Stadium, Wellington
Saturday July 19, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, FMG Stadium, Hamilton
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In naming his first squad of the year, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said he and his fellow selectors had balanced continuity and opportunity.
“Around three-quarters of the players named today were part of our squad for the 2024 Northern Tour, which is important because we want to continue to build on the rugby we were playing at the end of last year. We have balanced that with an exciting group of new and returning players who have performed during Super Rugby Pacific,” Robertson said.
Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks Captain, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett as his Vice-Captains.
“Scott’s leadership is hugely valued in this group, and well complimented by Ardie and Jordie. They will play a vital role, along with the wider player leadership group, in supporting the transition of the new players into the environment and imparting their experience to ensure the squad is set up for success.”
“For the five uncapped players – Ollie, Brodie, Fabian, Du’Plessis and Timoci – this is a particularly special day. These players have all impressed us with their talent and work ethic and have earned their opportunity to be part of this All Blacks squad. We know that each of these players possesses the ability to make their mark in the black jersey and we look forward to working with them over the coming weeks,” Robertson said.
The All Blacks also welcome back hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho and midfielder Quinn Tupaea, who have not featured for the All Blacks since 2023 and 2022 respectively.
“These players have both had to work hard following the disappointment of long-term injuries, and have been outstanding during Super Rugby Pacific this year. We are thrilled to be able to welcome them back into the squad.”
The All Blacks squad will assemble in Auckland on 25 June to begin preparations for the first Test against France on 5 July in Dunedin.
UNCAPPED PLAYER PROFILES:
Ollie Norris
- POSITION: Prop
- BORN: 11/12/1999
- WEIGHT: 126kg
- HEIGHT: 1.95m
- PROVINCE: Waikato
- SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC: Chiefs
Ollie Norris is a powerful loosehead prop who has become a key contributor in the Chiefs’ forward pack. Born in Sydney but of Ngāpuhi descent, Norris moved to New Zealand and attended St. Peter’s School in Cambridge. He represented New Zealand in the 2017 Barbarians Schools team as a No 8 but switched to the front row in his first year out of school, earning selecting in the New Zealand U20s in 2018 and 2019, showcasing his potential at the international junior level.
Norris made his professional debut for Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup and was soon signed by the Chiefs for the 2020 Super Rugby season. In 2021 Norris was named in the Māori All Blacks squad, and was called up into the All Blacks XV squad to tour Japan in 2023.
Known for his strong scrummaging technique, mobility around the park, and work rate in both attack and defence, Norris offers more than just set-piece solidity. His ability to carry the ball effectively and contribute at the breakdown adds versatility to his game.
Brodie McAlister
- POSITION: Hooker
- BORN: 17/06/1997
- WEIGHT: 112kg
- HEIGHT: 1.82m
- PROVINCE: Canterbury
- SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC: Chiefs
Brodie McAlister is a product of Shirley Boys’ High School in Christchurch, where he earned selection for the New Zealand Schools squad in 2015. He progressed through the Crusaders Academy before getting his provincial call up from Canterbury in 2018, followed by his Super Rugby debut with the Crusaders in 2019. Internationally, he’s represented the All Blacks XV in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
McAlister moved to the Chiefs for the 2025 season, where he has continued to impress with his work‑rate and physicality in the set piece. In addition to the consistency and strength he brings to scrums and line‑outs, McAlister’s ball‑carrying ability and mobility in tight phases make him effective in open play.
Fabian Holland
- POSITION: Lock
- BORN: 9/10/2002
- WEIGHT: 124kg
- HEIGHT: 2.04m
- PROVINCE: Otago
- SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC: Highlanders
The first Dutch All Black comes in the form of towering lock, Fabian Holland. Holland relocated from the Netherlands to New Zealand at age 16 to attend Christchurch Boys’ High and quickly ascended through the ranks, from his school first XV to NZ U20s and an Otago debut in 2021. He made his Highlanders debut in 2022 and his unmissable presence and set-piece execution saw him earn the call-up to the All Blacks XV last year, where he delivered a man-of-the-match performance against Munster.
Holland’s dominance in lineouts, impressive engine, physicality in the loose, sharp breakdown technique, and smart handling make him an exciting prospect in the second row.
Du’Plessis Kirifi
- POSITION: Loose forward
- BORN: 3/3/1997
- WEIGHT: 103kg
- HEIGHT: 181cm
- PROVINCE: Wellington
- SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC: Hurricanes
With over 90 Super Rugby caps and nearly 70 NPC appearances to his name, Du’Plessis Kirifi comes to the squad with vast experience and leadership qualities. He attended Francis Douglas Memorial College with fellow Hurricane and First XV teammate, Jordie Barrett. Following school, Kirifi went on to play for the Taranaki and Waikato Under-19 sides, before debuting for Wellington in the 2017 NPC then breaking into the Hurricanes in 2019. Kirifi has captained the Wellington Lions, Hurricanes and the All Blacks XV during the 2024 end of year tour.
Kirifi excels in the breakdown, regularly winning turnovers and making a high tackle count. His work rate, imposing strength and relentless energy throughout the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season has caught the attention of All Blacks selectors.
Timoci Tavatavanawai
- POSITION: Midfield
- BORN: 14/2/1998
- WEIGHT: 106kg
- HEIGHT: 1.75m
- PROVINCE: Tasman
- SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC: Highlanders
Timoci Tavatavanawai is a powerhouse who can play in the midfield or on the wing. Tavatavanawai was born and raised in Fiji and played for the Fiji National Under 20 rugby team, before moving to New Zealand and making his debut for Tasman in the 2021 NPC. He earned a Super Rugby contract with Moana Pasifika in 2022 before joining the Highlanders in 2024 where he started every game and topped Super Rugby Pacific for turnovers won at the tackle.
Tavatavanawai’s physicality, agility and explosive power see him regularly breaking tackles, forcing turnovers and finding the try line. His on and off-field leadership has been hailed by the Highlanders, who named him co-captain for the 2025 season.