All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named his first camp squad of the new season, with the South Island-based players to meet in Christchurch today.
Nineteen players have been named, with no new faces that haven't been part of the All Blacks before.
Crotty last matched up against recalled Frenchman Mathieu Bastareaud in age-grade rugby.
The likes of Crusaders halfback Mitchell Drummond and Highlanders flanker Dillon Hunt have been included, after their introduction to the All Blacks on last year's end of year tour.
Kieran Read, Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Richie Mo'unga and Israel Dagg have both been named, despite ongoing injury worries, while the likes of Ryan Crotty and Sam Whitelock will not attend, with 1 NEWS understanding that there are concussion fears over both players.
Unsurprisingly, the likes of Lima Sopoaga and Seta Tamanivalu have not been included, with the duo to leave New Zealand for Europe at the end of the current season.
All Blacks: Scott Barrett, Liam Coltman, Israel Dagg, Mitchell Drummond, Owen Franks, Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Dillon Hunt, Joe Moody, Richie Mo'unga, Wisake Naholo, Kieran Read, Luke Romano, Aaron Smith, Ben Smith, Liam Squire, Codie Taylor, Matt Todd, Luke Whitelock.
"We knew if we could nail seven points, instead of three, it would really set us up for the rest of the game."
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