All Blacks name 7 Mako players for Northern Tour

The bulk of the Rugby Championship squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on the Northern Tour.

This includes the 7 Tasman Mako players who featured in the Rugby Championship - Tyrel Lomax, Shannon Frizell, Finlay Christie, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Will Jordan.

Ethan Blackadder was unavailable for selection due to injury.

There is a combined 1362 Test caps across this squad.

“The Northern tour is always a highlight in the All Black calendar and this year is no exception,” said Foster. “With less than a year till the start of the World Cup, this tour gives us another great opportunity to grow from where we finished the Rugby Championship. Experiencing big Test matches in the north is great preparation for what is to come in France next year.

The All Blacks will have a three-day camp in Nelson this week before travelling to the northern hemisphere.

Healthspan Elite CEO, Martin Talbot, said: “After becoming the All Blacks’ first sports nutrition partner two years ago and launching a co-branded range at the beginning of 2022, Healthspan Elite are incredibly excited to be the naming rights partner for the Northern tour.”

WEEK 1
: SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER - Japan vs All Blacks, 2:50PM (6:50PM NZT), NATIONAL STADIUM, TOKYO

WEEK 2
: SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER - Wales vs All Blacks, 3:15PM (4:15AM SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER NZT), PRINCIPALITY STADIUM, CARDIFF

WEEK 3
: SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER - Scotland v All Blacks 2:15PM (3:15AM MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER NZT), MURRAYFIELD STADIUM, EDINBURGH

WEEK 4
: SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER - England v All Blacks, 5:30PM (6:30AM SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER NZT), TWICKENHAM, LONDON