All Black coach Graham Henry has announced his squad for the end of year European tour.

There is one first time selection in the squad - Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis. Also of note is the recall of Waikato lock Keith Robinson who earned six caps between 2002 and 2004 before a long-term back injury.

All Black Squad

John Afoa, Auckland
Dan Carter, Canterbury
Jerry Collins, Wellington
Clarke Dermody, Southland
Jason Eaton, Taranaki
Andy Ellis, Canterbury
Nick Evans, Otago
Rico Gear, Tasman
Carl Hayman, Otago
Andrew Hore, Taranaki
Chris Jack, Tasman
Byron Kelleher, Waikato
Luke McAlister, North Harbour
Richie McCaw, Canterbury (Captain)
Leon MacDonald, Canterbury
Chris Masoe, Wellington
Aaron Mauger, Canterbury
Keven Mealamu, Auckland
Malili Muliaina, Waikato
Ma’a Nonu, Wellington
Anton Oliver, Otago
Keith Robinson, Waikato
Josevata Rokocoko, Auckland
James Ryan, Otago
Sitiveni Sivivatu, Waikato
Conrad Smith, Wellington
Rodney So’oialo, Wellington
Reuben Thorne, Canterbury
Neemia Tialata, Wellington
Piri Weepu, Wellington
Ali Williams, Auckland
Tony Woodcock, North Harbour

Four recent All Blacks were unavailable for selection due to injury: Troy Flavell, Doug Howlett, Angus Macdonald and Greg Somerville.

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