Overview
- Five uncapped players—Brodie McAlister, Ollie Norris, Fabian Holland, Du’Plessis Kirifi and Timoci Tavatavanawai—earn their first All Blacks call-ups after standout Super Rugby Pacific seasons.
- Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho and centre Quinn Tupaea return to the national side following long injury layoffs.
- Scott Barrett retains the captaincy for the three-Test series with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett named as his deputies.
- Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie will compete for the No. 10 jersey while Jordie Barrett rejoins the squad after his season with Leinster.
- The All Blacks will host France in Dunedin on July 5, Wellington on July 12 and Hamilton on July 19.