Beauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.
According to Scott Robertson, making the All Blacks the best team in the world again will require the combined efforts of more than one individual.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side for a change when the two join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.
Ardie Savea is up against two Barrett brothers and Aaron Smith for the All Blacks Player of the Year Award next month.
Sam Whitelock, All Black lock and New Zealand's most capped Test player, may have missed out on becoming the first player to win three World Cup winner's medals, but he left Test rugby with reputation enhanced.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been hit with a two-match ban for his red card against South Africa in the World Cup final.