The squad also sees the return of Hurricanes and Wellington outside back Cory Jane who missed the Irish series with an ankle injury, while Waikato and Chiefs loose forward Liam Messam, who was called into the squad that played Ireland as an injury replacement, has also been selected.
Meanwhile, an injury replacement for the injured Conrad Smith will be confirmed next week, with 17-test All Black Sonny Bill Williams the likely player, once arrangements have been finalised.
Players from the squad who played against Ireland who have missed out on selection are wing Zac Guildford and prop Ben Tameifuna.
Players not considered for selection due to injury include Anthony Boric (neck), Colin Slade (leg), Richard Kahui (shoulder) and Ali Williams (knee).
The squad is made up of 16 forwards and 12 backs with a combined total of 879 test caps and will again be led by 106-test All Black Richie McCaw, with Daniel Carter his vice-captain.
Squad (caps in brackets): Andrew Hore, Taranaki (65), Aaron Smith, Manawatu (3), Keven Mealamu, Auckland (93), Piri Weepu, Auckland (59), Wyatt Crockett, Canterbury, (6), Daniel Carter, Canterbury (87), Charlie Faumuina, Auckland, Aaron Cruden, Manawatu (11), Ben Franks, Canterbury (18), Owen Franks, Canterbury (34), Tony Woodcock, North Harbour (86), Tamati Ellison, Otago (2), Ma'a Nonu, Wellington (66), Conrad Smith, Wellington (58), Brodie Retallick, Bay of Plenty (3), Luke Romano, Canterbury (1), Samuel Whitelock, Canterbury (28), Israel Dagg, Hawke's Bay (15), Hosea Gear, Wellington (9), Cory Jane, Wellington (31), Sam Cane, Bay of Plenty (2), Ben Smith, Otago (5), Richie McCaw (captain), Canterbury (106), Julian Savea, Wellington (2), Liam Messam, Waikato (10), Kieran Read, Canterbury (38), Adam Thomson, Otago (27), Victor Vito, Wellington (14)