All Blacks casualty list grows 

INJURY UPDATE: The All Blacks have brought in three additional All Blacks XV players to serve as injury cover in preparation for their Test against France this weekend.

Former captain Sam Cane has been ruled out of the clash due to Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols, which sees All Blacks XV captain Du Plessis Kirifi, join the squad.

Wing Mark Tele'a will also miss the France Test after scans confirmed that he sustained a hand injury during the 23-13 win against Ireland.

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Chay Fihaki has made the trip from Montpelier to Paris as a cover for the backs.

Lock Fabian Holland also joined the New Zealand camp, following Sam Darry's season-ending MCL injury.

AJ Lam replaced Harry Plummer who suffered a minor leg injury last week, as cover for Billy Proctor.

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