New Zealand Rugby Squad for USA and Europe Tour
The All Blacks squad for their November tour of the USA and Europe has been announced, with injury replacements and returns to health.
Lock Josh Lord has been called up as a replacement for injured forward Tupou Vaa'i in the All Blacks squad for their November tour of the United States and Europe. Vaa'i will undergo knee surgery, ruling him out for an extended period.
Vaa'i's absence is a significant blow to the All Blacks, as his physical presence and versatility have made him one of the most influential forwards in the team this season. Lord was preferred over Sam Darry and uncapped lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi to replace Vaa'i.
The All Blacks will face Ireland in Chicago on November 2, followed by matches against Scotland in Edinburgh, England at Twickenham, and Wales in Cardiff. Coach Scott Robertson expressed his excitement for the tour, highlighting the historical significance of the matches and the opportunity for the team to test themselves against top opponents.
Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, and Ethan de Groot have been named in the 36-man squad, as expected, despite missing the previous match against Australia due to injury.
Tupou Vaa'i's absence is addressed by the inclusion of Josh Lord, who was preferred over Sam Darry and uncapped lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi. Vaa'i's physical presence and versatility have made him a key player for the All Blacks this season.
The All Blacks are set to face Ireland in Chicago on November 2, followed by matches against Scotland in Edinburgh, England at Twickenham, and Wales in Cardiff on consecutive weekends.
All Blacks squad for November internationals
Forwards: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Bell, Ethan de Groot, Tamaiti Williams, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Tevita Mafileo, Scott Barrett (captain), Patrick Tuipulotu, Fabian Holland, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson
Backs: Cortez Ratima, Cam Roigard, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leroy Carter, Will Jordan, Ruben Love.
Your squad to take on the Grand Slam Tour ☘️🏴🏴🏴
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 12, 2025
Congratulations to Tevita Mafileo who has been named as an All Black for the first time 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/cOOTKCOkUt
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