Roger Tuivasa-Sheck named in All Blacks squad for July Tests & More Trending News

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s resolution to return to rugby union has been rewarded with an All Blacks call-up for subsequent month’s Test collection in opposition to Ireland.

Tuivasa-Sheck was named in Ian Foster’s 36-man squad on Monday after a robust rookie season with the Blues in this 12 months’s Super Rugby Pacific competitors.

The former Warriors star was one in every of six rookies named in the squad with Chiefs duo Aidan Ross and Pita Gus Sowakula, Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava, Blues star Stephen Perofeta and Crusaders outdoors again Leicester Fainga’anuku additionally named.

Foster stated he and selectors Grant Fox and John Plumtree had “extreme difficulty” deciding on the squad.

“We wish to congratulate the six new caps in what shall be a really special occasion for them and their households, who I’m certain shall be extraordinarily pleased with their achievements. We have a brand new group of thrilling gamers who shall be eager to make a distinction in the All Black jersey,” Foster stated.

“We also know there’s disappointment for those players not selected and we feel for them at this time… you can often judge the strength of the All Blacks by the quality of the men who have missed out.”

Foster famous the squad additionally featured the return of some key gamers from prolonged accidents.

“We would additionally wish to congratulate Sam Cane on resuming his position as All Black captain after accidents stored him sidelined for a lot of final 12 months.

“It’s additionally nice to see Jack Goodhue again after his knee damage in 2020.”

Some players were also not considered for selection due to injuries of their own, with Joe Moody, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ethan Blackadder all listed as unavailable.

Patrick Tuipulotu and Damian McKenzie were also listed as unavailable for selection, but there absence is due to their decisions to play rugby overseas this year.

Foster said the squad – minus the Blues and Crusaders players who are preparing for this week’s Super Rugby final – will now enter a training camp in Tauranga this week before the entire squad comes together in Auckland before heading to Northland.

All Blacks squad for July Test Series vs Ireland [*debut]

Props: Aidan Ross*, George Bower, Nepo Laulala, Ofa Tuungafasi, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Angus Ta’avao

Hookers: Codie Taylor, Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukei’aho

Locks: Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa’i

Loose Forwards: Ardie Savea, Sam Cane [c], Akira Ioane, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii, Pita Gus Sowakula*

Halfbacks: Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, Finlay Christie

First-fives: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Stephen Perofeta*

Midfielders: Jack Goodhue, Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck*, David Havili

Outside Backs: Sevu Reece, Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga’anuku*

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