Back in black: Cory Jane
The All Blacks have named Wellington outside back Cory Jane in their squad for the third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Dunedin next weekend.
Jane is recalled after just two ITM Cup games having recovered from injury.
Francis Saili comes back into the midfield, while prop Ben Afeaki also stays with the All Blacks squad as prop cover.
New Zealand Squad:
Forwards:
Hookers: Dane Coles, Andrew Hore and Keven Mealamu.
Props: Ben Afeaki, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks and Tony Woodcock.
Locks: Brodie Retallick, Jeremy Thrush and Samuel Whitelock.
Loose forwards: Sam Cane, Steven Luatua, Richie McCaw, Liam Messam and Kieran Read.
Backs:
Scrum-halves: Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Aaron Smith and Piri Weepu.
Fly-halves: Beauden Barrett, Aaron Cruden and Tom Taylor.
Centres: Ma’a Nonu and Francis Saili.
Outside backs: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Charles Piutau, Julian Savea and Ben Smith.
The All Blacks squad will arrive in Dunedin on Tuesday to prepare for the Test at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 19 October.
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