Rugby-New Zealand squad for 2009 Tri-Nations

WELLINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - New Zealand named the following 30-man squad on Saturday for the 2009 Tri-Nations tournament.

Backs: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Joe Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Hosea Gear, Isaia Toeava, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Luke McAlister, Stephen Donald, Piri Weepu, Jimmy Cowan, Brendon Leonard.

Forwards: Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (captain), Tanerau Latimer, Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, Jason Eaton, Isaac Ross, Bryn Evans, Brad Thorn, John Afoa, Neemia Tialata, Owen Franks, Tony Woodcock, Wyatt Crockett, Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu, Aled de Malmanche. (Reporting by Julian Linden in Sydney; Editing by Sonia Oxley; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)