Tanerau Latimer has taken the first step towards becoming an All Black, being named in the wider training squad of 25.

http://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=displayNews&newsArticle=9006

Selection for the tour is not guaranteed though as Scott Waldrom is also named and you would expect only one of them will travel as open-side cover for Richie McCaw. Here's hoping Lats makes the cut.