Three new All Blacks in squad for epic tour of South Africa

Head coach Dave Rennie has named three new caps in his extended squad of 44 for the All Blacks' tour of South Africa: prop Siale Lauaki, loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and first-five Josh Jacomb. The trio are joined by returning All Blacks Ollie Norris, George Bell, Fabian Holland, Ethan Blackadder, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane and Emoni Narawa. Rennie also confirmed that skipper Ardie Savea will be a late arrival in South Africa for the first Test against the Boks on August 23, meaning he will have no involvement in the three matches prior. There is no room for Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham or Hurricanes loose forward Du'Plessi Kirifi, both of whom were in the mix for a return. Of the new caps, Southland player Tupou Ta'eiloa, who is without a Super Rugby team after Moana Pasifika's collapse, and Chiefs No.10 Jacomb are perhaps the most eye catching.