Leicester Fainga'anuku has returned to the All Blacks squad as a loose forward for their northern tour, while Codie Taylor captains the injury-hit side.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that forwards Samisoni Taukei'aho, Shannon Frizell, and Tyrel Lomax will miss the upcoming Nations Championship Tests due to injury.
New Zealand responded emphatically to their series defeat against South Africa by crushing Australia 43-21 in Sydney, highlighted by a masterclass first half and two tries from Beauden Barrett.
