Wing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby, the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025.
Opportunity abounds for six new players expected to be introduced to Test match rugby in the one-off Test against Fiji on Saturday in San Diego.
New Zealand behemoth Sam Whitelock will play the final match of his career with the Barbarians on Saturday.
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died at the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.
Senior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
World-class No 8 Ardie Savea has called for New Zealand Rugby to alter its overseas policy, saying it "needs to evolve".