Five new faces in All Blacks squad

Versatility and a focus on improving the depth of talent have been the key elements in the New Zealand squad named by Graham Henry for their tour of Britain and Ireland next month.

Versatility and a focus on improving the depth of talent have been the key elements in the New Zealand squad named by Graham Henry for their tour of Ireland and Britain next month.

While the bulk of the 35-man squad played in the Tri-Nations series and against the British and Irish Lions five new players have been called up for the tour which will take in Tests against Wales, Ireland, England and Scotland.