He's one of three new faces in the 34-man squad, including North Harbour first-five Tane Edmed and uncapped winger Harry Potter.

Winger Marika Koroibete has been omitted, while lock Will Skelton and centre Samu Kerevi return.

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20 Oct: Wellington will host next weekend's NPC final, after beating Waikato 29-24 in the capital to earn hosting rights for the big dance

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