All Blacks legend Dan Carter believes that the flyhalf shirt will be primarily contested by Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie in 2024.
New Zealand scrumhalf Cam Roigard is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious knee injury.
World-class No 8 Ardie Savea has called for New Zealand Rugby to alter its overseas policy, saying it "needs to evolve".
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.