All Blacks name strong squad for four-match Grand Slam tour

Hooker George Bell is the only new inclusion who was not involved in the Rugby Championship, while prop Tevita Mafileo is the only uncapped member of the squad.

The All Blacks will kick off their 2025 Grand Slam campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Ireland at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago. The fixture is a rematch of the unforgettable 2016 showdown between the two sides at the same venue.

The team will then travel to the United Kingdom for consecutive matches against Scotland, England, and Wales. It will mark the first time in fifteen years that the All Blacks have embarked on a Grand Slam tour, defined as a touring Southern Hemisphere team defeating all four Home Nations.

It is 100 years since the All Blacks' first Grand Slam attempt, the 1905 northern tour by the team that would become known as 'The Originals'.  The All Blacks have since achieved a Grand Slam four times - in 1978, 2005, 2008, and 2010.

"There is a lot of history that has led up to this opportunity for our group, so we will be honouring and taking inspiration from the feats that have come before us," said coach Scott Robertson.

"The rematch against Ireland at Soldier Field will be a huge occasion, and then facing some of the northern hemisphere's best at their home grounds is a fantastic challenge for us. We are looking forward to this very special tour."

All Blacks squad

Forwards

Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Bell, Ethan de Groot, Tamaiti Williams, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Tevita Mafileo, Scott Barrett (c), Patrick Tuipulotu, Fabian Holland, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea (vc), Du'Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson.

Backs

Cortez Ratima, Cameron Roigard, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett (vc), Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leroy Carter, Will Jordan, Ruben Love.