Robertson names All Blacks squad to take on France with five new caps

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his first squad of 2025, emphasising a balance of continuity and fresh talent.

Around 75% of the squad toured in 2024, while five uncapped players – Ollie, Brodie, Fabian, Du’Plessis, and Timoci – join after standout Super Rugby performances.

Scott Barrett returns as captain, supported by vice-captains Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett. Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho and midfielder Quinn Tupaea also make comebacks from long-term injuries.

The squad assembles on 25 June ahead of the first Test against France on 5 July in Dunedin.

Squad

Hookers:
Codie Taylor (34, Crusaders / Canterbury, 96)
Samisoni Taukei’aho (27, Chiefs / Waikato, 30)
Brodie McAlister (28, Chiefs / Canterbury, *)

Props:
Ethan de Groot (26, Highlanders / Southland, 29)
Tamaiti Williams (24, Crusaders / Canterbury, 18)
Ollie Norris (25, Chiefs / Waikato, *)
Tyrel Lomax (29, Hurricanes / Tasman, 44)
Fletcher Newell (25, Crusaders / Canterbury, 22)
Pasilio Tosi (26, Hurricanes / Bay of Plenty, 7)

Locks:
Scott Barrett (31, Crusaders / Taranaki, 80) (Captain)
Patrick Tuipulotu (32, Blues / Auckland, 51)
Tupou Vaa’i (25, Chiefs / Taranaki, 38)
Fabian Holland (22, Highlanders / Otago, *)

Loose forwards:
Samipeni Finau (26, Chiefs / Waikato, 8)
Ardie Savea (31, Moana Pasifika / Wellington, 94) (Vice-Captain)
Du’Plessis Kirifi (28, Hurricanes / Wellington, *)
Wallace Sititi (22, Chiefs / North Harbour, 10)
Luke Jacobson (28, Chiefs / Waikato, 24)

Halfbacks:
Cameron Roigard (24, Hurricanes / Counties Manukau, 10)
Cortez Ratima (24, Chiefs / Waikato, 11)
Noah Hotham (22, Crusaders / Tasman, 1)

First-five eighths:
Beauden Barrett (34, Blues / Taranaki, 134)
Damian McKenzie (30, Chiefs / Waikato, 61)

Midfielders:
Anton Lienert-Brown (30, Chiefs / Waikato, 84)
Jordie Barrett (28, Hurricanes / Taranaki, 68) (Vice-Captain)
Rieko Ioane (28, Blues / Auckland, 81)
Quinn Tupaea (26, Chiefs / Waikato, 14)
Billy Proctor (26, Hurricanes / Wellington, 2)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (27, Highlanders / Tasman, *)

Outside backs:
Caleb Clarke (26, Blues / Auckland, 29)
Sevu Reece (28, Crusaders / Southland, 32)
Will Jordan (27, Crusaders / Tasman, 41)
Ruben Love (24, Hurricanes / Wellington, 1)

Injury Cover – The following players have been named as injury cover for the start of the Lipovitan-D July Series:
Christian Lio-Willie (26, Crusaders / Otago, *) for Luke Jacobson
Emoni Narawa (25, Chiefs / Bay of Plenty, 2) for Anton Lienert-Brown

Unavailable due to injury:
Asafo Aumua; Ofa Tu’ungafasi; Sam Darry; Peter Lakai; Stephen Perofeta.

FIXTURES:

Saturday July 5, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Saturday July 12, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Sky Stadium, Wellington
Saturday July 19, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, FMG Stadium, Hamilton

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— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 23, 2025