All Blacks Brodie Retallick has also been left out due to injury for the Bledisloe series.

Asafo Aumua, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Shannon Frizell, Dalton Papalii and Josh Ioane are the unfortunate five to be dropped.

Scott Barrett has returned to the squad after overcoming the hand injury sustained while playing for the Crusaders.

Hansen says the Bledisloe Cup is the second most important trophy for them, and they are really looking forward to the next two Tests coming up.

The All Blacks play Wallabies in Perth next Saturday before finishing the series with a Test in Auckland on August 17.

All Blacks Bledisloe squad

Forwards

Hookers: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman and Codie Taylor.

Props: Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao and Ofa Tuungafasi.

Locks: Scott Barrett, Jackson Hemopo, Patrick Tuipulotu and Samuel Whitelock.

Loose forwards: Sam Cane, Vaea Fifita, Luke Jacobson, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea and Matt Todd.

Backs

Halfbacks: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith and Brad Weber.

First five‑eighths: Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga.

Midfielders: Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert‑Brown and Sonny Bill Williams.

Utility backs: Braydon Ennor and Jordie Barrett.

Outside backs: George Bridge, Rieko Ioane, Sevu Reece and Ben Smith.

Cut

Asafo Aumua, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Shannon Frizell, Dalton Papalii and Josh Ioane

Injuries

Tim Perry (arm), Brodie Retallick (shoulder)

[Source:onenews]