Otago's Josh Dickson has been named in the All Blacks XV squad for its tour to the northern hemisphere. Photo: Getty ImagesAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan and includes eight players with test experience including Tuipulotu, Aidan Ross, Angus Ta'avao, Asafo Aumua, Luke Jacobson, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber and Damian McKenzie. Leon MacDonald is head coach of the All Blacks XV, alongside assistant coaches Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen. "The selection panel have named a dynamic All Blacks XV squad, with eight capped All Blacks who know how to perform at this level and emerging talent.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 11, 2022 00:34 UTC