The three international matches will be played in June prior to the Tri-Nations.

The first Test will be against France on Saturday 2 June at Eden Park, Auckland, with the second Test against the French a week later at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.  The Test against Canada will be played at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, on Saturday 16 June.

The All Blacks have played Canada three times, with the last match at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks last played France in 2004 and will also play them twice on this year’s end of year tour to Europe.

"Next year is obviously a very important year with the Rugby World Cup in France but the All Blacks also have an exciting schedule of matches at home ahead of them before that tournament," NZRU Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew said.

"They will be keen to measure themselves against the current Six Nations champions and the three Tests, together with the Philips Tri-Nations, will be key steps in their preparations for Rugby World Cup."

The All Blacks' test schedule for 2007:

Sat 2 June: v France, Eden Park, Auckland - 19.35 (07.35 GMT)
Sat 9 June: v France, Westpac Stadium, Wellington - 19.35 (07.35 GMT)
Sat 16 June: v Canada, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton - 19.35 (07.35 GMT)

Tri-Nations:
Sat 23 June: v South Africa, TBC
Sat 30 June: v Australia, MCG, Melbourne - TBC
Sat 14 July: v South Africa, Jade Stadium, Christchurch - 19.35 (07.35 GMT)
Sat 21 July: v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland - 19.35 (07.35 GMT)

World Cup:
Sat 8 Sept: v Italy, Velodrome Stadium, Marseille - TBC
Sat 15 Sept: v Repechage 1, Gerland Stadium, Lyon - TBC
Sun 23 Sept: v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh - TBC
Sat 29 Sept: v Romania, Toulouse Stadium, Toulouse - TBC