US EditionInjuries Force Changes as All Blacks Name Side for Grand Slam Tour
The All Blacks will face Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales in November aiming for their first Grand Slam in 15 years, with a 36-man squad announced by head coach Scott Robertson.
- On Monday, New Zealand unveiled a 36-man All Blacks squad for a November Grand Slam series against the four Home Unions.
- The tour marks the first All Blacks Grand Slam attempt in 15 years, with New Zealand Rugby noting past successes in 1978, 2005, 2008 and 2010.
- Facing multiple injuries, Robertson included Tevita Mafileo and drew from his Rugby Championship squad to cover absences like Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa'i, Noah Hotham and others.
- Notably, George Bell is the only new touring player who was not part of the squad that finished second in the Rugby Championship, with Scott Barrett retaining the captaincy.
- Later this year the All Blacks open at Soldier Field, Chicago on Nov. 2 in a rematch of Ireland’s 2016 upset, and head coach Scott Robertson called it a "huge occasion".
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