All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team to play France in the first match of the three-test July Series at Forysth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Gael Fickou is set to lead a severely understrength French squad on their tour to New Zealand.
British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has confirmed there is interest in future matches against new opponents but insists there are no plans to change the three traditional tours.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his first squad of the year, who will face off with France over a three Test series.
After a superlative season with Moana Pasifika, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play in Japan.
All Black Shannon Frizell and Ireland centurion Cian Healy have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with the Barbarians to face the Springboks in June.