Moody misses out on All Blacks World Cup squad, Retallick included

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick takes in the lineout ball in the Rugby Championship 2023 and Bledisloe Cup Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG in Melbourne on July 29, 2023

Prop Joe Moody missed out on the All Blacks squad for the World Cup when it was announced on Monday but lock Brodie Retallick was included despite a knee injury ruling him out of New Zealand's opening match at least.

Flanker Sam Cane will captain the side at the tournament in France in September and October, when New Zealand will be aiming for an unprecedented a fourth title.