Henry names World Cup squad

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There were few surprises when Henry named his party in Auckland on Sunday, but Wellington scrum-half Piri Weepu and Auckland flanker Troy Flavell were the big names to miss out.

Canterbury scrum-half Andrew Ellis and Waikato number eight Sione Lauaki have been recalled.

"I would like to formally congratulate the squad," said Henry. "They are talented players who have worked hard to prove themselves over a long period of time.

"There's more work ahead. They get a week off and then are back into conditioning. We will also hold two camps in August.

"We have been working towards the World Cup for years and now it is our only focus. We are doing everything we can in terms of preparation."

Richie McCaw will captain a squad which includes former skipper Reuben Thorne and Jerry Collins.

A space has been left for Canterbury prop Greg Somerville to prove his fitness.

Somerville missed almost a year of international rugby after sustaining an Achilles injury in South Africa last September, but played 80 minutes for Canterbury in a 29-14 win over North Harbour on Saturday.