NEW ZEALAND RUGBY SQUAD: 2011 Rugby World Cup

Forwards:
Hookers
Corey Flynn Canterbury (14)
Andrew Hore Taranaki (54)
Keven Mealamu Auckland (85)
Props
John Afoa Auckland (33)
Ben Franks Tasman (11)
Owen Franks Canterbury (23)
Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75)
Locks
Anthony Boric North Harbour (20)
Brad Thorn Canterbury (51)
Samuel Whitelock Canterbury (17)
Ali Williams Auckland (65)
Loose forwards
Jerome Kaino Auckland (41)
Richie McCaw (capt) Canterbury (97)
Kieran Read Canterbury (31)
Adam Thomson Otago (21)
Victor Vito Wellington (7)
Backs:
Halfbacks
Jimmy Cowan Southland (47)
Andy Ellis Canterbury (20)
Piri Weepu Wellington (48)
First five–eighths
Daniel Carter Canterbury (82)
Colin Slade Canterbury (5)
Midfielders
Richard Kahui Waikato (12)
Ma’a Nonu Wellington (58)
Conrad Smith Wellington (48)
Sonny Bill Williams Canterbury (7)
Outside backs
Israel Dagg Hawke’s Bay (7)
Zac Guildford Hawke’s Bay (6)
Cory Jane Wellington (24)
Mils Muliaina Waikato (97)
Isaia Toeava Auckland (31)

Coach: Graham Henry

Briefly
All have played test rugby. Victor Vito is the major surprise. Anthony Boric has not played a rugby game since the Super 15 semi-finals. He will play for North Harbour this weekend.

Those who missed out
Hosea Gear, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Ben Smith, Liam Messam, Wyatt Crockett and Jarred Hoeata. This group is the back-up for any injuries.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_7118969,00.html

New Zealand’s build up to the finals
27.08.2011 v Australia in Brisbane (Bledisloe Cup, Tri Nations)
20.08.2011 v South Africa L 5-18 in Port Elizabeth (Tri Nations)
06.08.2011 v Australia W 30-14 in Auckland (Bledisloe Cup; Tri Nations)
30.07.2011 v South Africa W 40-7 in Wellington (Tri Nations)
22.07.2011 v Fiji W 60-14 in Dunedin