All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and selectors make five changes to the starting XV to take on France.

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.

Test recalls for TJ Perenara, Sevu Reece, Samipeni Finau and Stephen Perofeta in All Blacks first test.

The Chiefs started fast to upset the Hurricanes 30-19 in their Super Rugby Pacific semifinal.