It has been rare, possibly unprecedented, for there to be a genuine left-field surprise in an All Blacks rugby test team selected by coach Steve Hansen.

If there is one regret for the All Blacks from this June series, it is that they have been denied the opportunity to see Charlie Ngatai in action.

Several All Blacks called scarfie flats home but yesterday Dunedin's student quarter was an attraction for some of the current squad.

Injury has forced the early departure of three members of the Wales rugby squad.

How will Steve Hansen approach his selection for Saturday's last test as he looks to keep the heat on Wales and his squad as he eyes the All Blacks next outing?

Sam Cane's mix of graft and craft and Ardie Savea's bash and dash have given the All Blacks a combination rather than competition at openside.

OPINION: If Michael Cheika could read between the lines, he just might realise that Steve Hansen's message was really for Eddie Jones.

Remember those battles Richie McCaw had with George Smith and Schalk Burger?

Sitting behind a desk wearing glasses and a collared shirt, All Blacks rugby lock Brodie Retallick could pass for a mild mannered, if oversized, bank clerk.

Coach Steve Hansen has been a keen observer of the battle raging across the Tasman between England coach Eddie Jones and his Wallaby counterpart, Michael Cheika.

Wynne Gray and Chris Rattue review the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

Can we stop the All Blacks must play England entreaties, pleads Wynne Gray.

Cameron McMillan lists the key stats from the All Blacks second test win over Wales at Westpac Stadium.

Ardie Savea is Wellington's new hero in black, and it might not be long before his popularity extends to the rest of New Zealand and beyond.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox has said they will make small tweaks, but not wholesale changes for the third test.

England would be a huge chance to beat this All Black side, writes Chris Rattue.

Next week the All Blacks need to put the hammer down and stamp their authority before the Rugby Championship, writes Richard Loe.

Chris Rattue runs the rule over the standout players in the All Blacks' 36-22 win over Wales in Wellington last night.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 36-22 win over Wales last night.

An unwelcome early check out left the All Blacks with the usual mix of satisfaction and irritation that early-season tests induce.

Aaron Cruden was taken from the field against Wales with a suspected neck injury.

View all the action as it happened from the All Blacks' victory over Wales in Wellington tonight.

The All Blacks scented blood as the reserves bench played starring roles in the second test win over Wales.

It took the All Blacks 60 minutes to break Wales in Auckland and just 50 in Wellington. That has to be considered progress.

Herald rugby experts answer three key questions ahead of the All Blacks' second test against Wales tonight.

We've collected all the vital information you need to know ahead of the second installment of the Steinlager Series between the All Blacks and Wales.