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All Blacks squad named for Nations Championship

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2026-10-26 02:21 UTC → 2026-10-26 21:49 UTC · added removed

All Blacks injury crisis ahead of European tour squad named for Nations Championship

The All Blacks are facing significant squad depth challenges ahead of have named their 36-man squad for the upcoming international window Nations Championship series in Europe, which includes matches against the Northern Hemisphere, where they will face Scotland, England, and Wales. Initial reports confirmed that prop Tyrel Lomax, hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho, Wales, and loose forward Shannon Frizell would miss England. Head coach Dave Rennie has bolstered the November tour. Frizell is expected to be sidelined for six weeks due roster with the return of several players previously managing injuries, including Jordie Barrett and Richie Mo'unga. Anton Lienert-Brown also returns to the squad. The selection features two uncapped players: prop Saula Ma’u and flyhalf Josh Jacomb. In a knee injury, Taukei’aho is facing notable tactical shift, Leicester Fainga'anuku has been transitioned from a four-to-six-week absence following back to a calf tear, and Lomax is managing loose forward position. This announcement follows a long-standing neck injury. As the situation developed, the injury list expanded to include captain period of significant squad depth concerns involving multiple key players, including Tyrel Lomax, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Shannon Frizell, Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson, and Caleb Clarke, all of whom are ruled out for the remainder of 2026. Further concerns have emerged regarding Richie Mo'unga, who is managing both a concussion and a calf injury, as well as calf injuries for Jordie Barrett and Ethan Blackadder. Coach Dave Rennie is expected to name a 36-player squad to navigate these absences. Clarke.

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  1. 2026-10-26 21:49 UTC All Blacks squad named for Nations Championship
  2. 2026-10-26 02:21 UTC All Blacks injury crisis ahead of European tour

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