New Zealand Rugby announced this week that the new high performance team will assemble later this year and play three matches, including one against the Flying Fijians in Vancouver.
NZR Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass said the team would provide a new national team aspiration for current professional players, and a career step towards the All Blacks for many.
"The All Blacks XV will be our second-tier team below the All Blacks and made up New Zealand's 'next best' players," he said.
