The All Blacks have named Damian McKenzie at flyhalf and handed Chiefs winger Emoni Narawa his Test debut for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.
All Blacks selectors have made two injury-enforced changes to their squad for next weekend's Test against Argentina in Mendoza.
Former All Black and current head of player welfare and high performance at the International Rugby Players, Conrad Smith, questioned the priorities of the game amidst a gruelling player schedule.
The Springboks' one-off warm-up clash against the All Blacks at Twickenham in August is fast approaching a sell-out.
All Blacks and Blues tighthead prop Nepo Laulala will join a Top 14 club after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Star New Zealand utility back Beauden Barrett has admitted that he does not know in which position he will play for the All Blacks during the upcoming international season.