The Kiwis begin their programme against the Kangaroos at Mount Smart Stadium on October 13, followed by three tests against England at KC Stadium, Hull (October 27), Anfield, Liverpool (November 4) and Elland Road, Leeds (November 10).
After missing the one-off international against England in Denver in June, the Warriors trio of Adam Blair, Shaun Johnson and Gerard Beale return, as Jesse Bromwich and Kenny Bromwich (Melbourne), Kevin Proctor (Gold Coast) and Jordan Rapana (Canberra).
Head coach Michael Maguire underlined the Kiwis' new direction with the introduction of five more newcomers: Sydney Roosters centre Joseph Manu, who hails from Tokoroa; Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith, who was raised on Waiheke Island; Wellington-born utility back Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne); Penrith second-rower Corey Harawira-Naera, who hails from Northland and Warriors second-rower Isaiah Papali'i.
The quintet's selection follows the introduction of seven Kiwi new caps for the Denver test. Wingers Jamayne Isaako (Brisbane) and Ken Maumalo (Vodafone Warriors), centre Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers) and Warriors-bound front-rower Leeson Ah Mau (St George Illawarra) have been chosen again.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Canterbury-Bankstown), Slade Griffin (Newcastle) and Herman Ese'ese (Newcastle) were ruled out due to injury.
``This is a new era for the Kiwis and that's again reflected in the make-up of this squad as it was for the Denver test,'' Maguire said.
``A lot of experienced players have moved on in recent years in the shape of Simon Mannering, Thomas Leuluai, Manu Vatuvei, Jason Nightingale, Ben Matulino, Kieran Foran, Russell Packer and others.
``We're also without Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Issac Luke, Tohu Harris and Nelson Asofa-Solomona this time while there have been a number of players who have aligned themselves with Tonga,' he said.
``It's a huge opportunity for us and for the sporting public having the world champions in our own back yard. We also have the Kiwi Ferns and the Junior Kiwis taking on Australia at Mount Smart Stadium.''
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Sydney Roosters front-rower Zane Tetevano were ruled out of contention for the tour following injuries they picked up in the NRL grand final.
The Kiwis will assemble in Auckland this weekend to prepare for the Bill Kelly Cup international. It will be their first test against the Kangaroos on New Zealand soil since winning the 2014 Four Nations final in Wellington.
Squad.-
Leeson Ah Mau, St George Illawarra Dragons; Gerard Beale, Vodafone Warriors; Adam Blair, Warriors; Jesse Bromwich, Melbourne Storm; Kenneath Bromwich, Melbourne Storm; James Fisher-Harris, Penrith Panthers; Corey Haraira-Naera, Penrith Panthers; Jahrome Hughes, Melbourne Storm; Jamayne Isaako, Brisbane Broncos; Shaun Johnson, Warriors; Isaac Liu, Sydney Roosters; Joseph Manu, Sydney Roosters; Esan Marsters, Wests Tigers; Ken Maymalo, Warriors; Kodi Nikorima, Brisbane Broncos; Isaiah Papali'i, Warriors; Kevin Proctor, Gold Coast Titans; Jordan Rapana, Canberra Raiders; Brandon Smith, Melbourne Storm; Joseph Tapine, Canberra Raiders; Martin Taupau, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles; Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sydney Roosters; Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Penrith Panthers.
