The only injury likely to be causing Steve Hansen any lingering concern is Dane Coles'.

The midfield will be of extra interest to the All Blacks coaches, says Justin Marshall.

Sam Whitelock has to be the All Black captain if Kieran Read falls, writes Chris Rattue.

Read and Kaino's injuries will test the All Blacks' stocks.

Ali Williams and his family are set to return home to New Zealand.

A Melbourne Rebels up-and-comer has a huge decision to make.

COMMENT: Our national game is no longer a sport - it is a business.

It's hard to understand why the Lions want to target the All Blacks' pack.

Nick Evans is predicting the All Blacks will sweep over the British and Irish Lions.

The Lions have four of the world's top five goal kickers according to their kicking coach.

The All Blacks have midfield options but no established combination.

Kieran Read is not getting ahead of himself in the lead up to the upcoming Lions tour.

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through to 2020.

Auckland-born Ben Te'o says his surprise selection for the Lions was a huge thrill.

Three surprise inclusions - and three unlucky omissions - from the Lions side to tour NZ.

These Lions show quality across the board - a list of those who missed out prove that.

Meet the men facing one of the toughest tasks in sport - beating the All Blacks.

Sam Warburton was also skipper of the Lions during the team's last tour in Australia.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job for a cause that's close to his heart.

The Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter according to a conditioning expert.

All Black great Buck Shelford backs Pin a Poppy campaign.

Beauden Barrett's sensational form is a reminder of when Christian Cullen ruled.

Two-year-old tot Ka'iulani Forbes is fighting a rare cancer called Neuroblastoma.

Beauden Barrett is the best rugby back I've seen ... bar one, writes Chris Rattue.

Sam Warburton the wrong man for Lions captaincy says Stuart Barnes.

The 10 sportsmen who have most divided the New Zealand sporting public.

Hurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the Lions series.

According to legend, Barrett's dad announced his intention to "go breed some All Blacks".

Beauden Barrett has been busy for the Hurricanes and the All Blacks.

The oldest living AB's feats against 1950 Lions tourists are worth recalling.