The Wellington Hurricanes front-rower has been named in Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad with an eye on the Bledisloe Cup.

Uncertainty surrounds the international calendar but plans are underway between Rugby Australia and their New Zealand counterparts to play the opening trans-Tasman Test on October 10.

SANZAAR is expected to make a decision on the immediate future of the Rugby Championship in the coming week, with the coronavirus pandemic making the tournament an unlikely proposition.

Lomax has earned one All Blacks cap in his career since following his gut to New Zealand, the birthplace of his father and former Canberra Raiders enforcer John Lomax.

The 24-year-old impressed in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season, and scored a try for South in New Zealand's North versus South showdown this past Saturday.

All Blacks squad: Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Quinten Strange, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa'i, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane (c), Shannon Frizell, Cullen Grace, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Braydon Ennor, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece