Waisake Naholo (left) and Aaron Smith. Photo Getty ImagesInjured Highlanders Aaron Smith, Waisake Naholo and Liam Squire have been included in an All Blacks foundation day squad as preparations for the international season begins. Blues loose forward Akira Ioane is the only uncapped player to make next week's squad, but there's no spot for veteran teammate Ma'a Nonu. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will select a 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan later in the year following the Rugby Championship. New Zealand Rugby Head of High Performance Mike Anthony said the timing of the foundation days had been agreed at last year's meeting between Super Rugby coaches and All Blacks management.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2019 00:45 UTC