New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that Sir Graham Henry has been added to the All Blacks' set-up as a selector.
Springbok back Ethan Hooker is hoping to be available for the opening Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks in a little under three months' time.
The All Blacks will be without Richie Mo'unga until after Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour to South Africa, NZ Rugby has confirmed.
Former All Blacks star Jeff Wilson has sounded the alarm over New Zealand's lack of front row depth ahead of this year's blockbuster four-Test showdown with the Springboks.
Former All Black head coach Steve Hansen believes there are no lessons to be learned from their record defeat to the Springboks last year.
Rugby's "Greatest Rivalry" series between the Springboks and All Blacks will not be allowed to finish in a draw, with SA Rugby confirming measures are in place to produce an outright winner.