The official All Blacks Squad 2026 has been confirmed for the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour across South Africa and the United States. Head Coach Dave Rennie has selected a powerful 44-man roster following an undefeated Southern Series campaign.
Key Additions to the All Blacks Squad 2026
This newly revealed All Blacks Squad 2026 combines hardened Test veterans with exciting young talent. Highlighting the selection are three uncapped players: prop Siale Lauaki, loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, and fly-half Josh Jacomb.
Additionally, seven experienced international players return to the setup. Key names like Rieko Ioane, Ethan Blackadder, and Fabian Holland reinforce the squad depth for this demanding seven-week tour.
Captain Ardie Savea continues his leadership role for the team. However, regular skipper Scott Barrett and prop Tamaiti Williams remain sidelined due to injury protocols.
Complete 44-Man All Blacks Squad 2026
Forwards (25)
- Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Bell
- Props: Ethan De Groot, George Bower, Xavier Numia, Ollie Norris, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Siale Lauaki
- Locks: Tupou Vaa’i, Patrick Tuipulotu, Josh Lord, Sam Darry, Fabian Holland
- Loose Forwards: Peter Lakai, Simon Parker, Ethan Blackadder, Luke Jacobson, Anton Segner, Ardie Savea (C), Wallace Sititi, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa
Backs (19)
- Halfbacks: Cameron Roigard, Cortez Ratima, Kyle Preston
- First Five-Eighths: Ruben Love, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Josh Jacomb
- Midfielders: Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Anton Lienert-Brown, Timoci Tavatavanawai
- Outside Backs: Caleb Clarke, Fehi Fineanganofo, Leroy Carter, Josh Moorby, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Emoni Narawa
Tour Match Schedule and Fixtures
The tour kicks off in Cape Town on August 7 before moving into a four-Test series against the Springboks. The tour concludes with an historic Test match hosted in Baltimore, USA.
- Aug 22: 1st Test vs South Africa (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
- Aug 29: 2nd Test vs South Africa (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
- Sep 5: 3rd Test vs South Africa (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)
- Sep 12: 4th Test vs South Africa (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA)
To verify official international player caps and statistics, visit the World Rugby database.
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