All Blacks squad naming: Scott Robertson names Rugby Championship squad featuring four new players

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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named an extended squad for the Rugby Championship, featuring four new faces.

Simon Parker (loose forward), Tevita Mafileo (prop), Kyle Preston (halfback) and Leroy Carter (utility back) in the squad.

Mafileo, Preston and Carter have been named as injury cover in the 42-man squad with George Bower, Josh Lord and Finlay Christie also there as injury cover.

World Rugby breakthrough player of the year Wallace Sititi returns to the All Blacks after missing the France series, while Hurricanes loose forward Peter Lakai also returns.

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