7 Oct 2024

One change as All Blacks keep old heads for end of year tour

3:42 pm on 7 October 2024
International Rugby, RDS. Dublin 4/11/2022
Ireland A vs New Zealand All Blacks XV
New Zealand's XV's TJ Perenara 
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Photo: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

The return of World Cup half back Cam Roigard is the only change to the All Blacks' 36 strong end of year tour squad.

Roigard returns after six months out with a serious knee injury he suffered while playing for the Hurricanes in March.

Also included is former All Black captain Sam Cane, who brought up his 100th test against the Wallabies in Wellington last month, and veteran halfback TJ Perenara.

Both players are heading overseas at the end of the year.

The All Blacks' next test is against Japan in Yokohama at the end of the month, followed by tests against England, Ireland, France and Italy in November.

Coach Scott Robertson is due to speak to media from about 3pm. You can watch via the livestream at the top of this story or follow updates below.

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