Seven new caps in All Blacks squad to face Ireland

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has drafted in seven new caps for the forthcoming Steinlager Series of three Test matches against Ireland.

Seven new caps in All Blacks squad to face Ireland
Sun, 03 Jun, 2012 - 12:37

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has drafted in seven new caps for the forthcoming Steinlager Series of three Test matches against Ireland.

Squad mainstays Richie McCaw, Conrad Smith and Dan Carter have been joined by a host of new faces and three fresh additions from a Chiefs team that are currently leading the Super Rugby league.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

JJ Hanrahan 30/9/2025 JJ Hanrahan set to miss Cardiff clash as he enters return to play protocols 
Leinster Rugby Squad Training 'That's on me' - forwards coach Robin McBryde apologises after Leinster's scrum malfunction
Clayton McMillan 27/9/2025 Munster v Cardiff in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news
CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: Eden ParkPlace: AucklandPerson: Steve HansenPerson: Richie McCawPerson: Conrad SmithPerson: Dan CarterPerson: Ben TameifunaPerson: Brodie RetallickPerson: Sam CanePerson: Luke RomanoPerson: Aaron SmithPerson: Beauden BarrettPerson: Julian SaveaPerson: HansenPerson: Cory JanePerson: Jerome KainoPerson: Isaia ToveaPerson: Richard KahuiPerson: Grant FoxPerson: Ian FosterPerson: Andy EllisPerson: Piri WeepuPerson: FoxPerson: Paul O'ConnellPerson: Stephen FerrisPerson: CanePerson: BarrettPerson: BeaudenPerson: Daniel CarterPerson: Wyatt CrockettPerson: Aaron CrudenPerson: Israel DaggPerson: Tamati EllisonPerson: Ben FranksPerson: Owen FranksPerson: GearPerson: Zac GuildfordPerson: Andrew HorePerson: Keven MealamuPerson: Ma'a NonuPerson: Kieran ReadPerson: Ben SmithPerson: Adam ThomsonPerson: Victor VitoPerson: Sam WhitelockPerson: Ali WilliamsPerson: SonEvent: Steinlager SeriesEvent: Super Rugby leagueEvent: World CupEvent: Heineken CupOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: ChiefsOrganisation: CrusadersOrganisation: HighlandersOrganisation: HurricanesOrganisation: IrishOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: CusadersOrganisation: HoseaOrganisation: Blues
<p>Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

Mossy Lawler: 'Something had to change with our injury profiles last year'

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited