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All Blacks name uncapped duo for British tour

New Zealand will head to Great Britain for three Nations Championship matches with two uncapped players and Leicester Fainga'anuku inked in as a loose forward.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 8:30 PM
All Blacks name uncapped duo for British tour
Key Things to Know
  • New Zealand has named uncapped players Saula Ma'u and Josh Jacomb in their 36-man tour squad.
  • Leicester Fainga'anuku earned an All Blacks recall after being selected as a loose forward.
  • The All Blacks will face Scotland on November 8, Wales on November 15, and England on November 22.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has named a 36-man All Blacks squad for next month's Nations Championship tour of Britain, featuring uncapped duo Saula Ma'u and Josh Jacomb. Former back Leicester Fainga'anuku earned a recall after being selected as a loose forward following his positional shift with the Crusaders. The touring team will play Scotland on November 8, Wales on November 15, and England on November 22.

Several key players return from injury, including Jordie Barrett, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Richie Mo'unga, while Christian Lio-Willie and Jamie Hannah also earned recalls. The squad navigates notable absences, with Ardie Savea, Caleb Clarke, and Samisoni Taukei'aho among ten players ruled out due to injury or personal reasons.

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