Selection issues in the loose forwards for the Blues after their win over the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific.

The All Blacks have lost a tight match to France at Stade de France in Paris 29-30 after the home side staged a comeback victory.

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they take on Japan in Yokohama this Saturday.

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

North Harbour's outside backs have run amok to upset Waikato in the National Provincial Championship.

The Hurricanes take the hard road to get back to winning ways in Super Rugby Pacific.