As talented as young Roosters boys Nuuausala and Waerea-Hargreaves are, I don't think they warrant selection. The 4 best Kiwi props have, for some time, been Lima, Rapira, Asotasi and Moimoi. They should be picked.
Two options for the back 5, depending on the size of the backline you want -
1. Hohaia
2. Perrett
3. Kenny-Dowall
4. Sau
5. Nightingale
OR
1. Perrett
2. Nightingale
3. Matai
4. Sau
5. Kenny-Dowall
Halves are pretty much set, however I am still of the belief that Foran, much like Ben Roberts, is a five-eighth/utility, and NZ should continue their search for a GENUINE halfback. He is not the long-term answer to partner Marshall:
6. Marshall
7. Foran
Forward pack is solid, NZ will really miss Mannering and Smith who, along with Blair, are the core leaders of the pack. However, IMO, there is a bolter who is ideal to fill his spot:
8. Asotasi
9. Luke
10. Moimoi
11. Blair
12. Steve Rapira (ideal replacement for Mannering, good to blood him in now too)
13. Harrison (ideal replacement for Smith, high workrate and good offload)
14. Glenn (utility value - NZ's Luke Lewis)
15. Pritchard
16. Rapira
17. Lima
Depth includes FPN, JWH, Sika Manu in the forwards, Tomane as backline cover.
