All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour.

There's just one new cap in prop Tevita Mafileo and only one player - hooker George Bell - didn't appear in the Rugby Championship squad.

All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss.

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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour.
There's just one new cap in prop Tevita Mafileo and only one player - hooker George Bell - didn't appear in the Rugby Championship squad.
All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Scott Hansen: All Blacks assistant coach on the squad picks ahead of the Grand Slam tour

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