All Blacks name provisional squad for Irish Tests

New Zealand have announced a 35-player squad to attend two training camps ahead of the three-Test Series against Ireland in June.

New Zealand have announced a 35-player squad to attend two training camps ahead of the three-Test Series against Ireland in June.

Head coach Steve Hansen along with assistant coach Ian Foster and fellow selector Grant Fox have opted to include some young prospects such as Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea and Brad Shields while experience comes in the form of veterans like Keven Mealamu and Ali Williams.

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