The days of the bolter appear to be long gone as a settled look is revealed for next year's Super rugby sides.
The number 31 appears to be in vogue as that is the number of players who return from last year for the Chiefs, Hurricanes and Highlanders.
The Blues bring back 25 players from last year's team although they also have brought in some players from other franchises. The Crusaders have 10 new players but still have a core of experience.
North Harbour's success in the Mitre 10 Cup is reflected in the selection of eight players in the Blues.
The Chiefs bring back Liam Messam and Tim Nanai-Williams and have a solid looking forward pack. The ageless Stephen Donald continues in the side after limited impact and the side will want to have Charlie Ngatai back on the park following his concussion issues.
The Crusaders, as usual, will have a solid forward pack but may lack some spark in the backs with the departure of big winger Nemani Nadolo. The side welcomes back midfield back Tim Bateman, who has returned from Japan, and young Taranaki winger Manasa Mataele.
The Hurricanes have managed to hold on to all of their stars while adding young backs Peter Umaga-Jensen and Jordie Barrett. Lock James Broadhurst has been named after missing all of this season because of concussion.
All in all, 33 new players have joined the five squads.
Blues: Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, TJ Faiane, Billy Guyton, Rieko Ioane, Matt Vaega, George Moala, Melani Nanai, Sam Nock, Declan O'Donnell, Stephen Perofeta, Augustine Pulu, Rene Ranger, Jordon Trainor, Ihaia West, Sonny Bill Williams, Piers Francis, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Epalahame Faiva, Charlie Faumuina, Blake Gibson, Josh Goodhue, Alex Hodgman, Akira Ioane, Jerome Kaino, Steven Luatua, Sione Mafileo, Pauliasi Manu, Matt Moulds, Brandon Nansen, James Parsons, Sam Prattley, Kara Pryor, Scott Scrafton, Murphy Taramai, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Chiefs: Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Mitchell Graham, Kane Hames, Sosefo Kautai, Nepo Laulala, Atunaisa Moli, Hikawera Elliot, Nathan Harris, Liam Polwart, Michael Allardice, Dominic Bird, Brodie Retallick, James Tucker, Mitchell Brown, Lachlan Boshier, Sam Cane, Mitchell Karpik, Michael Leitch, Liam Messam, Tom Sanders, Taleni Seu, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Finlay Christie, Brad Weber, Aaron Cruden, Stephen Donald, Damian McKenzie, Johnny Fa'auli, Anton Lienert-Brown, Tim Nanai-Williams, Charlie Ngatai, Solomon Alaimalo, Glen Fisiiahi, James Lowe, Sam McNicol, Toni Pulu, Shaun Stevenson, Chase Tiatia
Crusaders: Michael Alaalatoa, Wyatt Crockett, Oliver Jager, Joe Moody, Tim Perry, Owen Franks, Ben Funnell, Andrew Makalio, Codie Taylor, Scott Barrett, Luke Romano, Quinten Strange, Sam Whitelock, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Jed Brown, Mitchell Dunshea, Kieran Read, Pete Samu, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd, Mitchell Drummond, Leon Fukofuka, Bryn Hall, Tim Bateman, Marty McKenzie, Richie Mo'unga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Seta Tamanivalu, Sean Wainui, George Bridge, Israel Dagg, Sione Fifita, Mitchell Hunt, Digby Ioane, Jone Macilai, Manasa Mataele
Hurricanes: Chris Eves, Reggie Goodes, Ben May, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Loni Uhila, Mike Kainga, Dane Coles, Leni Apisai, Ricky Riccitelli, Mark Abbott, James Broadhurst, Geoffrey Cridge, Michael Fatialofa, Sam Lousi, Callum Gibbins, Vaea Fifita, Reed Prinsep, Hugh Renton, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Blade Thomson, Toa Halafihi, TJ Perenara, Te Toiroa Tahuiorangi, Kylem O'Donnell, Beauden Barrett, Otere Black, Vince Aso, Ngani Laumape, Matt Proctor, Pita Ahki, Wes Goosen, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, Ben Lam, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Jordie Barrett.
