All Blacks squad for internationals before World Cup

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named the following extended 41-man squad on Sunday for their test against Samoa and for the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship. The final 31-man rugby World Cup squad will be confirmed on Aug. 30.









Backs: Israel Dagg, Charles Piutau, Ben Smith, Nehe Milner Skudder*, Cory Jane, Waisake Naholo*, Julian Savea, Malakai Fekitoa, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Ma'a Nonu, Ryan Crotty, Colin Slade, Lima Sopoaga, Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Forwards: Kieran Read, Victor Vito, Liam Messam, Jerome Kaino, Sam Cane, Richie McCaw, Matt Todd, Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Jeremy Thrush, James Broadhurst*, Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor*, Hika Elliot, Wyatt Crockett, Tony Woodcock, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Joe Moody





* indicates uncapped player





(The story corrects spelling of Codie Taylor)





(Compiled by Greg Stutchbury in Wellington; Editing by Ian Ransom)


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