The All Blacks have selected their squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Coach Steve Hansen announced the team today in Auckland with his assistant coaches.
Kieran Read will lead the team as they travel to Japan, attempting to win their 3rd World Cup in a row.
The main talking point of the team was the exclusion of prop Owen Franks.
Franks, 31, has won 108 caps but misses out with Atu Moli who is yet to make an All Blacks start.
Centre Sonny Bill Williams, number eight Kieran Read and second-row Sam Whitelock will attempt to win a third successive Rugby World Cup.
The trio were part of the successful campaigns in 2011 and 2015.
New Zealand World Cup squad
Forwards: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus Ta’avao, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Kieran Read (capt), Ardie Savea, Matt Todd.
Backs: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Rieko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Ben Smith.
21 Responses
Joe moody got droped wow what are they doning
wow so cool
What happened to Owen franks
were is Joe moody
go the all blacks
We need the 2015 players!!
my favourite player is Beauden barrett
wow pretty cool
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YAY THE WORLD CUP IS GOING TO BE GREAT WE ARE GOING TO WIN
I love Beauden Barrett
I LOVE BEAUDEN BARRETT
wow so cool man
ALL BLACKS THE BEST
I wish i was a All Black
Nice
Go the All blacks we are going to win
Wow I hope nz wins.
So cool
amazing