Aug 4 (Reuters) – New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named the
following 28-man squad to play in the inaugural Rugby
Championship competition against South Africa, Australia and
Argentina which starts on Aug. 18.
Backs: Israel Dagg, Hosea Gear, Cory Jane, Ben Smith, Julian
Savea, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Tamati Ellison, Aaron Cruden,
Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu, Aaron Smith.
Forwards: Kieran Read, Victor Vito, Richie McCaw (captain),
Liam Messam, Adam Thomson, Sam Cane, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano,
Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina*,
Wyatt Crockett, Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu.
* denotes uncapped player
(Compiled by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Ken Ferris)
