Rugby Championship: All Blacks name squad for back-to-back Bok clashes

Both players missed the All Blacks two Tests against Argentina due to their injuries and will remain in New Zealand to continue their rehabilitation.

Lock Josh Lord and utility back Harry Plummer who joined the squad as injury cover for the two Argentina Tests, will remain with the squad for two Tests against South Africa in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Coach Scott Robertson confirmed that captain Scott Barrett was ready to tour despite a finger injury.

"He'll strap the pinky up and go at it," said Robertson.

"He's important. He's a big body, and that's what you need over there.

"We made sure we talked about what we did well last week. There's seven debutants coming away to South Africa who haven't played against South African teams or been away, so there's a bit of excitement there."

New Zealand Squad for South African tour:

Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Codie Taylor, George Bell, Ethan De Groot, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett, Sam Darry, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Ethan Blackadder, Sam Cane, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papali'i, Ardie Savea, Wallace Sititi

Backs: Noah Hotham, TJ Perenara, Cortez Ratima, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Jordie Barrett, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Billy Proctor, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan, Ruben Love, Harry Plummer, Sevu Reece, Mark Tele'a