Even in an extended squad of 44, Dave Rennie and the All Blacks selectors have managed to serve up a few surprises ahead of the South Africa tour.

All 34 players selected for the July Nations Championship window have been retained, with a further 10 players added - including three uncapped players.

Josh Jacomb, Siale Lauaki Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa were the main newcomers, with previous All Blacks Ollie Norris, George Bell, Fabian Holland, Ethan Blackadder, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane and Emoni Narawa also joining up.

All Black Ollie Norris says he was 'stoked' when he got the call yesterday.

"I quickly started packing my bag and calling the people I needed to call, and I'm into camp today. So I'm pumped, real pumped."

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Even in an extended squad of 44, Dave Rennie and the All Blacks selectors have managed to serve up a few surprises ahead of the South Africa tour.
All 34 players selected for the July Nations Championship window have been retained, with a further 10 players added - including three uncapped players.
Josh Jacomb, Siale Lauaki Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa were the main newcomers, with previous All Blacks Ollie Norris, George Bell, Fabian Holland, Ethan Blackadder, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane and Emoni Narawa also joining up.
All Black Ollie Norris says he was 'stoked' when he got the call yesterday.
"I quickly started packing my bag and calling the people I needed to call, and I'm into camp today. So I'm pumped, real pumped."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Ollie Norris: All Black on being named for the squad set to face South Africa in upcoming tour

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