The All Blacks have confirmed that captain Scott Barrett will miss the remainder of the Test series against France.
The Springboks remain in top spot in the World Rugby rankings following the weekend's action but the All Blacks have managed to close the gap.
The All Blacks were made to sweat in their 2025 season opener before edging a determined and understrength France side 31-27 in Dunedin to take a 1-0 series lead.
All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team to play France in the first match of the three-test July Series at Forysth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Gael Fickou is set to lead a severely understrength French squad on their tour to New Zealand.
British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has confirmed there is interest in future matches against new opponents but insists there are no plans to change the three traditional tours.