Sharks scrumhalf Cameron Wright has signed a two-year contract with French Third Division club Narbonne.
All Blacks boss Scott Robertson has made no less than ten changes to his side for the third and final test against France at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
The All Blacks delivered a much-improved performance as they clinched an emphatic 43-17 triumph over France in Wellington.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made two injury-enforced changes to his starting XV that face France in the second Test match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
The All Blacks have confirmed that captain Scott Barrett will miss the remainder of the Test series against France.