Opinion
Five mid-year All Blacks have gone, Sonny Bill Williams has been anointed and others recycled for the team's tour to Hong Kong and Europe.
Hosea Gear, Daniel Braid, Hika Elliot, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Andrew Hore, Isaia Toeava and Sitiveni Sivivatu have been chosen after missing selection earlier this year.
Late injuries to Israel Dagg and Piri Weepu changed some of the dynamics in the 30-strong group.
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