Patrick McKendry

Dave Rennie's first three Tests highlight enormous promise for his team and five players in particular have made the most of it, writes Patrick McKendry.

One of Ma'a Nonu's first tasks will be to help prepare his new team for a clash against the All Blacks.

Siale Lauaki, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and Josh Jacomb will wear black jersey for the first time as skipper Ardie Savea prepares to join squad for first Test.

The All Blacks will be travelling to South Africa and the US as part of the tour.

The All Blacks' squad of 44 for South Africa contains three uncapped players and some overdue good news for the most experienced of the lot.

New Zealanders want to play at pace in South Africa and will ask the refs to rule accordingly – but the Tests will require an element of caution.

Wing Emoni Narawa punctured a lung against the Boks last year – now he's back in the squad and facing up to a trip to South Africa.

Analysis: The national provincial competition celebrates a milestone this year and still retains huge value and a whole lot of memories for Patrick McKendry.

Mo'unga's first game back in New Zealand was triumphant, as many expected, but what now of his All Blacks ambitions, asks Patrick McKendry.

In many cases the All Blacks' support in South Africa has its origins in the nation's divided history, but some rugby fans say it's time to move on.