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All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team to play France in the first match of the three-test Lipovitan-D July Series at Forysth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.

The All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at 2PM CET (2AM, Monday 11 November NZDT).

Pacesetters for much of the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition, the Hurricanes emerged in top place at the end of the regular season.

Head Coach Clarke Dermody has made a number of changes to the side to take on the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday.

Fresh from the bye the Highlanders make the long trek to Perth to take on the Western Force in their backyard. In their first encounter in Invercargill the Highlanders looked like coming away with a comfortable win until a late surge by the Force denied the Highlanders a bonus point.

Sunday afternoon rugby makes a rare appearance on the Highlanders calendar with a game against the Western Force in Invercargill.

The New Zealand Under 20s will kick off the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship this evening on the Sunshine Coast.

The next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years.

The Highlanders side has been named to face the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday night.