Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.

Three All Blacks loose-forwards have been ruled out of Saturday weeks test against Japan in Yokohama.

The Crusaders remain alive for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after springing the upset of the season.

The Crusaders have moved from 12th and last on the points ladder to ninth as they demolished the Melbourne Rebels

The Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific season of struggle added another chapter of woe on Friday night.