Steve Hansen continued his friendly banter with 1 NEWS' Andrew Saville today as the All Blacks announced their squad for the end of year tour.
As Sav asked whether or not Saturday's 23-18 loss to Australia had any bearing on the squad selection, the All Blacks coach was his usual, frank self in reply.
"If you lost a game, Andrew, would you be cranky?" Hansen asked, to which Sav said yes.
The All Blacks coach was amused at his assistant not being asked any questions this morning.
"Well, there you go," said Hansen. "You've answered the question yourself."
All Blacks squad:
Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Nathan Harris, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Kane Hames, Nepo Laulala, Tim Perry, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samuel Whitelock, Sam Cane, Vaea Fifita, Jerome Kaino, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Liam Squire, Matt Todd.
Backs: Tawera Kerr–Barlow, TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Lima Sopoaga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, David Havili, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Waisake Naholo, Seta Tamanivalu.
All Blacks' Northern tour:
November 5: All Blacks v Barbarians, London
November 12: All Blacks v France, Paris
November 15: All Blacks v French XV, Lyon
November 19: All Blacks v Scotland, Edinburgh
November 26: All Blacks v Wales, Cardiff
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