The All Blacks have appointed a new physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach for the coming international rugby season.
Highlanders physiotherapist Peter Gallagher joins the All Blacks medical team and will work with muscle therapist George Duncan and doctor Graham Paterson.
Gallagher replaces physiotherapist Paul Wilson who has joined Team New Zealand for the 2007 America's Cup yachting campaign.
Crusaders' strength and conditioning coach Ashley Jones will assist fitness coach Graham Lowe. He replaces Chiefs strength and conditioning coach Nick Gill.
"We're fortunate to add a great deal of experience and expertise to the team," said All Blacks coach Graham Henry.
Both men start their work ahead of the All Blacks trial match at Napier on June 3.
NZPA