All Blacks test against Italy will be the final match in the black jersey for long-serving Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.

The All Blacks' bruising 23-13 victory over then-world No 1 Ireland in Dublin last weekend has come at a cost.

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

The All Black have made a significant change to their staring XV with Beauden Barrett at first five for Damian McKenzie

Former captain Sam Cane is back in the All Blacks starting lineup to face the Springboks in the first test.

A dozen All Blacks squad members will represent their provincial unions in the NPC pre-season this weekend.

Ruben Love, Sam Cane and Josh Lord included in All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has made the decision to bow out of the test arena at the end of 2024.