ALL BLACKS NAME TEAM FOR IRISH TEST:

All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his assistant coaches Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen and fellow selector, Sir Brian Lochore, have announced the following team to play Ireland on Saturday, 10 June at Waikato Stadium:

1.Clarke Dermody
2.Keven Mealamu
3.Carl Hayman
4.Chris Jack
5.Greg Rawlinson
6.Marty Holah
7.Richie McCaw (Captain)
8.Rodney So’oialo
9.Byron Kelleher
10.Luke McAlister
11.Joe Rokocoko
12.Aaron Mauger
13.Ma’a Nonu
14.Doug Howlett
15.Mils Muliaina

Reserves:

Anton Oliver
Neemia Tialata
Troy Flavell
Jerome Kaino
Jimmy Cowan
David Hill
Scott Hamilton

It will be an All Blacks debut for Clarke Dermody, Greg Rawlinson. The match could also bring test debuts for uncapped All Blacks David Hill, Scott Hamilton and Jerome Kaino who are among the reserves.