Several All Blacks will be unavailable for the start of the Rugby Championship after NZ Rugby revealed the extent of injuries

Plenty of changes to the All Balcks for the third test against France in Hamilton with seven players in the 23 named for the first time this season.

The Crusaders have claimed a 32-12 win over the Reds in the cold in Christchurch scoring five tries to two.

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

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made 11 changes to his All Black starting side to face Fiji.

Halfback TJ Perenara has been ruled out for the All Blacks' second test against England at Eden Park.

The Crusaders simply refuse to die in the race for the final Super Rugby Pacific playoffs berth.

The Crusaders remain alive for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after springing the upset of the season.