TJ Perenara omitted from All Black squad for Ireland tests

TJ Perenara is not included in the New Zealand squad for the three tests against Ireland next month. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Former rugby league international Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was named Monday among six uncapped players in the New Zealand squad to prepare for next month's three-Test series against Ireland.

A 36-man squad sees captain Sam Cane among several All Blacks veterans retained, despite their places being at risk after coach Ian Foster's team ended 2021 with emphatic losses to Ireland and France on their northern hemisphere tour.