Ardie Savea can't wait for the All Blacks' double-header against the "world champion" Springboks later this year and has quashed the idea that Ireland are the best team in the world.
The Junior Springboks will kick off the inaugural Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament with an exciting match against New Zealand on Thursday, 2 May at the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made it clear that no changes to the country's eligibility laws are in the works.
Ireland are set to host New Zealand and Joe Schmidt's Australia during a tantalising four-match series against southern hemisphere opposition in November.
Jordi Viljoen has Green and Gold blood coursing through his veins, but the scrumhalf has revealed his international ambitions lie with the All Blacks.
Legendary All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall insists that with Scott Robertson now at the helm, New Zealand must reclaim their dominance in the international arena.