Four All Blacks named in Tasman's Mitre 10 Cup starting XV

Tasman kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against the Wellington Lions this weekend and co-head coaches Andrew Goodman and Clarke Dermody have named a strong starting XV including four All Blacks.

Three of the All Blacks feature in the pack with Tyrel Lomax starting at tighthead prop while Shannon Frizell, who was released from the All Blacks' squad following the drawn result against the Springboks starts at lock.

Liam Squire, who opted to delay his return to test rugby due to an injury ridden season, will look to get back to full fitness as he starts in the no.8 jumper with Leicester Tigers-bound Jordan Taufua starting from the bench.

Squire's absence in the All Blacks side has seen Steve Hansen pick two openside flankers in his starting line up this weekend with Ardie Savea donning the #6 jersey against the Wallabies.

The last All Black in the starting XV for Tasman is Crusaders fullback David Havili who starts alongside the exciting winging pair of Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga'anuku.

Mitchell Hunt starts at no.10 for the side while the pack also features the likes of Ethan Blackadder, who is the son of former All Black Todd Blackadder.

All Black props Kane Hames and Tim Perry are still sidelined through injury while Wyatt Crockett misses out in the opening game of the season.