Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson revealing All Blacks picks ahead of Grand Slam tour - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour.

There's just one new cap in prop Tevita Mafileo and only one player - hooker George Bell - didn't appear in the Rugby Championship squad.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further.

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