The All Blacks have lost senior lock Ali Williams for at least eight weeks due to a troublesome knee which requires surgery.

There is also a question mark over Kieran Read following Saturday’s bruising 22-19 defeat of Ireland.

Read took a severe hit in the first Test won by the All Blacks 42-10, and was pulled from the second Test at halftime after complaining of dizziness.

Liam Messam has been added to the squad.

The All Blacks will play Ireland at 7.35pm this Saturday.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo