Former All Black Ma'a Nonu was handed a three-match ban after a reckless challenge during the Stormers' Champions Cup loss to Toulon on Saturday.
But if New Zealand Rugby came a-knocking, former All Black captain Kieran Read would answer the door.
Beauden Barrett has spoken of the "excitement" and "challenge" awaiting the All Blacks on their eagerly anticipated tour to South Africa later this year.
A serious spinal infection has sidelined All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Tana Umaga headlines a group of four assistant coaches that Dave Rennie has announced as part of his New Zealand leadership group.
All Blacks superstar Jordie Barrett believes that despite the 2027 Rugby World Cup kicking off in 18 months, new coach Dave Rennie has enough time to mould his team.