"New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named seven new players in his 35-man squad for the autumn tour to Hong Kong and Europe.
Props Ben Franks and Jamie Mackintosh, loose forwards Scott Waldrom, Kieran Read and Liam Messam and backs Hosea Gear and Cory Jane are all in line to make their All Blacks debuts on a tour that begins with a Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Hong Kong.
Matches with Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England follow on successive weekends, plus a midweek game against Munster.
Lock Jason Eaton has forced his way back into the squad after last playing for the All Blacks in November 2006, while Joe Rokocoko has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries to make his return. There were also recalls for lock Ross Filipo and hooker Corey Flynn.
Those unlucky to miss out from the wider training squad were Tanerau Latimer, Sione Lauaki and Rudi Wulf, while Leon MacDonald (concussion) and Brendon Leonard (knee) were not considered because of injury." [+] Scrum [+] NZH [+] ABS
Here above we have the seven new caps for the end of year tour. And below the full squad listing:
Auckland: John Afoa, Jerome Kaino, Keven Mealamu, Isaia Toeava, Josevata Rokocoko
Canterbury: Daniel Carter, Andy Ellis, Corey Flynn, Richie McCaw (C), Kieran Read
North Harbour: Anthony Boric, Anthony Tuitavake, Tony Woodcock
Otago: Adam Thomson
Southland: Jimmy Cowan, Jamie Mackintosh
Taranaki: Jason Eaton, Andrew Hore, Scott Waldrom
Tasman: Ben Franks, Brad Thorn, Ali Williams
Waikato: Stephen Donald, Richard Kahui, Liam Messam, Malili Muliaina, Sitiveni Sivivatu
Wellington: Ross Filipo, Hosea Gear, Cory Jane, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Rodney So'oialo, Neemia Tialata, Piri Weepu
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