Senior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Former New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter believes England have the players to make a statement when they arrive in the land of the long white cloud for a three-match tour in July.
Traditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will reportedly return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby believed to have agreed terms.
A resurgent TJ Perenara is set set for return to the All Black jersey, according to Hurricanes captain Brad Shields.
Injuries are the uncontrollables that have the potential to keep new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson awake at night six weeks out from naming his first 32-man national squad.
Almost 12 years since making his All Blacks debut, Rugby World Cup winner Sam Cane has made the decision to bow out of the Test arena at the end of 2024.