New Zealand scrumhalf Cam Roigard is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious knee injury.
All Blacks great Jeff Wilson is among those lamenting the injury to New Zealand's "form number nine" Cam Roigard in the Hurricanes' Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders.
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.