It looks like several first choice All Blacks will miss out on playing on Soldier Field this weekend.

Richie McCaw, Aaron Smith, Owen Franks and Sam Whitelock are a few of the players likely to watch from the stands at the iconic Chicago venue.

Another senior player, centre Conrad Smith said it’s a big squad, so some players are going to have to sit out.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks arrival in Chicago has failed to stimulate the local media, with only three American journalists attending this morning’s media session.

The All Blacks will play USA at 9am this Sunday.

Source: Radiosport