New Zealand captain Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side for a change when the two join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.
Ian Foster insists that Super Rugby needs to change or the All Blacks risk slipping behind the rest of the world.
Outgoing All Blacks head coach Ian Foster felt his team should have been awarded a penalty late in the Rugby World Cup final.
Ardie Savea is up against two Barrett brothers and Aaron Smith for the All Blacks Player of the Year Award next month.
Sam Whitelock, All Black lock and New Zealand's most capped Test player, may have missed out on becoming the first player to win three World Cup winner's medals, but he left Test rugby with reputation enhanced.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been hit with a two-match ban for his red card against South Africa in the World Cup final.