SIX BLUES GET ALL BLACKS XV NOD

Six Blues players have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for the two-match Northern Tour against Munster and Georgia next month. 



The Blues players selected are:

Marcel Renata

Kurt Eklund

Hoskins Sotutu

Finlay Christie

Harry Plummer

AJ Lam

All Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan said:

“Congratulations to those selected, this is a special moment for the players and their whanau to represent their country.”   



“Every player will be looking to put their best foot forward in what will be two intense matches up north, in front of passionate fans. It’s great to have a mix of experience and emerging talent, with players rewarded for solid Super Rugby Pacific and provincial seasons.” 

The All Blacks XV squad will depart for Ireland on 26 (non-NPC finalists) and 27 October (NPC finalists) to play the following fixtures:

Sunday 3 November – All Blacks XV v Munster, 6.30AM NZDT, Thomond Park Limerick, Ireland 

Monday 11 November – All Blacks XV v Georgia, 2.00AM NZDT, GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France 

Both matches will be live on Sky Sport in New Zealand.