Surprises as All Blacks reveal 31-man squad
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · Newstalk ZB
August 28, 20193m 57s
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Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire has been picked in the All Blacks World Cup after declaring himself available for selection.
The powerful blindside flanker had a self imposed exile after Super Rugby, saying he wasn't ready for test rugby after spending much of the season on the sidelines.
His inclusion in the loose forward mix means there is no place for the likes of Vaea Fifita or Jackson Hemopo.
Lock Brodie Retallick has been included despite only likely to be available for the latter stages of the tournament.
Powerful second five Ngani Laumape has missed out on selection with the returning Ryan Crotty joining Sonny Bill Williams, Anton Lienert Brown and Jack Goodhue.
Canterbury's Brayden Ennor has been squeezed out of an outside back spot with rookie wings Sevu Reece and George Bridge both included.
Simon and Phil shared their thoughts on the selection, and what we can expect from this side during the Rugby World Cup.
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The powerful blindside flanker had a self imposed exile after Super Rugby, saying he wasn't ready for test rugby after spending much of the season on the sidelines.
His inclusion in the loose forward mix means there is no place for the likes of Vaea Fifita or Jackson Hemopo.
Lock Brodie Retallick has been included despite only likely to be available for the latter stages of the tournament.
Powerful second five Ngani Laumape has missed out on selection with the returning Ryan Crotty joining Sonny Bill Williams, Anton Lienert Brown and Jack Goodhue.
Canterbury's Brayden Ennor has been squeezed out of an outside back spot with rookie wings Sevu Reece and George Bridge both included.
Simon and Phil shared their thoughts on the selection, and what we can expect from this side during the Rugby World Cup.
LISTEN ABOVE
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