Newly appointed All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga believes New Zealand Rugby has to change its overseas-based players selection policy.
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.