Lock Luke Romano has been included in a 34-man All Blacks squad to tour the United States and Britain, while Colin Slade and Steven Luatua have been omitted.

Romano hasn’t played for five months since breaking his ankle in a Super Rugby game for the Crusaders.

However, coach Steve Hansen says the 28-year-old is back training and hopes he will play at least one of the team’s four Tests in November.

There is no room for fly-half Slade, who came off the bench to kick a match-winning conversion for New Zealand in their 29-28 win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Slade makes way in the squad for record Test points-scorer Dan Carter, who has also played limited rugby in recent months because of a leg fracture.

The other notable casualty is versatile loose forward Luatua who has played three Tests this year.

The 23-year-old makes way for 24-Test veteran Victor Vito, who played two Tests against England in June before being injured.

As expected, code-hopping midfield back Sonny Bill Williams is included after completing two seasons in the NRL.

The tour begins against the US in Chicago on November 1, followed by Tests against England, Scotland and Wales.

ALL BLACKS TOUR SQUAD:

Backs: Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Charles Piutau, Conrad Smith, Malakai Fekitoa, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Augustine Pulu

Forwards: Kieran Read, Victor Vito, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Sam Cane, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jeremy Thrush, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Wyatt Crockett, Joe Moody, Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Nathan Harris.