Blues and Counties Manukau loose forward Dalton Papali’i has been selected to captain a strong All Blacks XV against the Barbarians at the start of their three-match European tour in London on Sunday.

Southland hooker Jack Taylor has been selected for the All Blackx XV PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/ACTION PRESS Eight capped Test players and a group of rising young stars have been included in the 30-man 2025 All Blacks XV squad for three international fixtures in Europe. Head coach Jamie Joseph has selected his squad in collaboration with the All Blacks selectors led by Scott Robertson to play two matches in England, against the Barbarians and England A, and a third match against Ur

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