New Zealand coach Graham Henry has included four uncapped players in his squad for the forthcoming Tests against Ireland and Wales.
The All Blacks face Ireland in New Plymouth on 12 June before back-to-back Tests against Wales.
Henry is without several players because of injury, including back stars Ma’a Nonu and Sitiveni Sivivatu, out half Stephen Donald and lock Ali Williams, while experienced Number 8 Rodney So’oialo has been omitted following his call-up by the Barbarians.
The new faces in a 26-man squad are Hurricanes out half Aaron Cruden, back row Victor Vito (also of Hurricanes), Highlanders full back Israel Dagg and Blues centre Benson Stanley.
Scrum half Piri Weepu and wing Joe Rokocoko are among the notable names to earn recalls but there is no place for Luke McAlister, who will instead take his place in the New Zealand Maoris squad.
New Zealand squad:
Forwards: Anthony Boric, Aled de Malmanche, Tom Donnelly, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Keven Mealamu, Kieran Read, Adam Thomson, Brad Thorn, Neemia Tialata, Victor Vito, Tony Woodcock.
Backs: Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, Zac Guildford, Cory Jane, Richard Kahui, Mils Muliaina, Josevata Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Benson Stanley, Piri Weepu.
