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New Zealand Name Touring Squad for Ireland and England 2026 Tour
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New Zealand Name Touring Squad for Ireland and England 2026 Tour

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New Zealand Tour of Ireland and England 2026·Lord's, KIA Oval, Trent Bridge·
William Powell
William PowellFWA Life Member • NUJ & SJA Accredited • Sports Journalist since 1987
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Tour Details

  • Competition: New Zealand Tour of Ireland and England 2026
  • Ireland Tests: End of May 2026
  • England Tests: June 2026
  • Venues (England): Lord's Cricket Ground, KIA Oval, Trent Bridge

Full Squad

PlayerNote
Tom Latham (captain)
Tom Blundell (w/k)
Devon Conway
Zak Foulkes
Dean Foxcroft
Matt Henry
Kyle Jamieson
Daryl Mitchell
Henry Nicholls
Will O'Rourke
Glenn Phillips
Rachin Ravindra
Nathan Smith
Blair Tickner
Kane Williamson
Will Young
Kristian ClarkeIreland only
Michael RaeIreland only
Ben SearsIreland only

Photo: Francium12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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William Powell

William Powell

FWA Life Member · Sports Journalist since 1987

William Powell has covered football and cricket at the highest level for nearly four decades. A Life Member of the Football Writers' Association, his writing combines deep tactical knowledge with the narrative flair of the best sports journalism.

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