Image by Taneroa via FlickrSonny Bill Williams in All Blacks end of year squad..
SBW named in All Blacks end of year squad...
Former league star Sonny Bill Williams has won a place in the All Blacks end of year tour squad to the northern hemisphere.
The All Blacks have named their squad for this year's end of tour, with Sonny Bill Williams the only new cap.
The full squad is: John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Daniel Braid, Tom Donnelly, Hika Elliot, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Keven Mealamu, Liam Messam, Kieran Read, Brad Thorn, Sam Whitelock, Tony Woodcock, Andy Ellis, Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Stephen Donald, Hosea Gear, Cory Jane, Alby Mathewson, Mils Muliaina, Ma?a Nonu, Joe Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Conrad Smith, Isaia Toeava, Sonny Bill Williams.
Coach Graham Henry made special mention for the only player named in the squad not to have worn the black jersey - Williams. He says he's had an outstanding ITM Cup for Canterbury and has won his spot on form.
Manawatu's Aaron Cruden, Auckland second five Benson Stanley, Northland's Rene Ranger, Wellington's Victor Vito and Canterbury's Colin Slade have all missed selection.
Players not considered because of injury were Piri Weepu, Israel Dagg, Ali Williams, Corey Flynn, Richard Kahui and Luke McAlister.
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