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

Calf injuries will prevent All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta from travelling to South Africa.

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

The Chiefs and Blues have continued their strong starts to the Super Rugby Pacific season with derby wins.