Overview

• The three-test series against France begins on July 5 in Dunedin, with subsequent matches in Wellington on July 12 and Hamilton on July 19.
• Five uncapped players have been included: Brodie McAlister, Ollie Norris, Fabian Holland, Du’Plessis Kirifi and Timoci Tavatavanawai.
• Scott Barrett retains the captaincy with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett appointed as his deputies.
• Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho and centre Quinn Tupaea return to the squad after absences since 2023 and 2022, respectively.
• Christian Lio-Willie is designated as injury cover for Luke Jacobson, while Asafo Aumua, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Sam Darry, Peter Lakai and Stephen Perofeta are sidelined due to injury.