The All Blacks will be without Richie Mo'unga until after Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour to South Africa, NZ Rugby has confirmed.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton were happy in the wake of their 29-all draw with New Zealand in the final match 2026 U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Former All Black head coach Steve Hansen believes there are no lessons to be learned from their record defeat to the Springboks last year.
Replacement Deon Fourie had to be told he was the Springbok captain during the chaotic 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.
Former All Black Ma'a Nonu was handed a three-match ban after a reckless challenge during the Stormers' Champions Cup loss to Toulon on Saturday.
But if New Zealand Rugby came a-knocking, former All Black captain Kieran Read would answer the door.