New Zealand have named three members of the Barrett family – the fly‑half Beauden and his uncapped brothers Scott and Jordie – in an enlarged squad for an end-of-year tour to the US and Europe.
The world champions, who became the first top‑tier nation to win 18 consecutive Tests with their 37-10 victory against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday, kick off the tour against Ireland at Chicago’s Soldier Field on 5 November before Tests in Europe against Ireland, France and Italy.
The lock Scott Barrett has been named as cover for Sam Whitelock, who is likely to be sidelined for up to three weeks with an ankle injury. Whitelock’s regular partner Brodie Retallick is also under a cloud with a possible concussion and another uncapped lock, Vaea Fifita, is on standby.
The utility back Jordie Barrett has been named as the tour apprentice, meaning he will not play but will train with the squad to gain experience.
The teenaged winger Reiko Ioane has also been named. Ioane was in the sevens team which competed at Rio Olympics and has been on the fringe of All Blacks selection all season.
