The 30-year-old Barrett’s vice captains will be World Player of the Year Ardie Savea and his brother Jordie.
Beauden, a two-time World Player of the Year, is the third Barrett sibling to play for the inaugural All Black team under new coach Scott Robertson.
Wallace Sititi, an uncapped loose forward for the Waikato Chiefs, received his first call-up in recognition of his fantastic season.
The All Blacks play their first games against England in Dunedin on July 6 and then again in Auckland a week later. On July 20, they play Fiji in San Diego, California.
It’s extremely humbling to be asked to captain the All Blacks, so it’s not something I take lightly when you think of the leaders who have gone before you,” Barrett, who has 69 caps after making his debut for his country in 2016, said.
“It’s a big responsibility, but I have two great leaders beside me in Ardie and Jordie.”
Ian Foster departed following South Africa’s loss in the World Cup final the previous year, and Robertson took his place.
Robertson coached Barrett for the Crusaders for seven years. “There are some great leaders in our group, but having that existing connection to Scott was important,” Robertson said.
“He’s tactically astute, he leads from the front, and he’s got the respect of the players and coaches.”
