New Zeland prop Ethan de Groot will not travel to South Africa for back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests after suffering an injury.
Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.
Springbok stars Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff are back after Rassie Erasmus named an updated Rugby Championship squad for the upcoming double-header against New Zealand.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson and captain Ardie Savea reflected on their 38-30 Rugby Championship loss to an impressive Argentina outfit in Wellington on Saturday.
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has revealed that his call-up to the squad feels "like the first time" as he looks to make his presence felt in the Rugby Championship.