The All Blacks Squad Pick Everyone’s Debating | 44 men to tour South Africa

Dave Rennie has named his latest All Blacks squad — and one selection is certain to divide opinion.

Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Josh Jacomb and Siale Lauaki have earned their first call-ups, while Ethan Blackadder returns. But Du’Plessis Kirifi’s omission raises the biggest question: has Rennie found the right balance between form, specialist roles and the physical profile he wants?

Ross Karl and James Parsons break down the new faces, the players who missed out and what the squad reveals about Rennie’s priorities.

They also examine whether the squad is short of a lock and how the All Blacks can balance their Test combinations with opportunities in the midweek games.

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