Foster: Northern tour a chance to continue 'building' All Blacks

The All Blacks are preparing for their tour of Northern Europe. They play against Japan in Tokyo on October 29. It's the first time the All Black's have played against England since the last World Cup. Ian Foster wants to continue building the team. He is looking forward to playing at Twickenham. The All blacks haven't played England there since 2019. All black's won the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup this season. Their last five Tests have been successful. England, Wales and Scotland will provide new challenges for the side. Foster is making assessments on players. Before arriving in the UK, the New Zealanders take on Japan.

All Blacks XV are on tour of Northern Ireland. Damian McKenzie was named to the squad after returning from his season in Japan. The tour also includes games against Ireland A and the Barbarians. All Blacks' development side also features experienced players such as prop Angus Ta'avao, halfbacks TJ Perenara and Brad Weber and lock Patrick Tuipulotu.