The All Blacks' build-up to the first Test against Ireland has been hit as head coach Ian Foster, assistant John Plumtree and potential starting centres Jack Goodhue and David Havili are isolating after getting Covid.
The rivals are to meet on Saturday (8.05am Irish time), while Ireland are in action first against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday.
New Zealand have brought Braydon Ennor in as centre cover in the probable absence of Crusaders duo Goodhue and Havili, but the highly-rated Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will relish the prospect of a Test debut in the circumstances.
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The quartet are isolating at home while the All Blacks continue preparations in Auckland.
Andy Farrell's visitors will play three Tests against the hosts, as well as two midweek games against the Maori All Blacks, over the course of three weeks.
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