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Rugby-New Zealand squad for rugby World Cup

WELLINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen on Sunday named the following 31-man squad for the World Cup in England from Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Backs - Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Julian Savea, Malakai Fekitoa, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Ma'a Nonu, Colin Slade, Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow Forwards: Kieran Read, Victor Vito, Liam Messam, Jerome Kaino, Sam Cane, Richie McCaw (captain), Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Tony Woodcock, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Owen Franks (Compiled by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by John O'Brien)