The All Blacks have confirmed a huge injury list following their four-Test series against South Africa.
Ten New Zealand players are currently carrying injuries. Four are facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Captain Ardie Savea is the biggest concern.
Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke are also set to miss several months of rugby.
The news comes after Savea was stood down following a shoulder injury suffered against the Springboks.
Savea set for surgery
Savea dislocated his shoulder during the third Test against South Africa.
He will now have surgery.
The All Blacks confirmed in their latest injury update that his return date will not be known until after the operation.
It means the New Zealand captain faces a race to play again this year.
Luke Jacobson is also facing a long spell out.
The back-rower has undergone surgery on an elbow tendon injury. He is expected to miss four to five months.
There is more bad news for Caleb Clarke.
The powerful winger has suffered a ruptured shoulder tendon. He is expected to be out for around five months.
Prop Ollie Norris completes the group of long-term concerns.
He has a knee cartilage injury and is targeting a return during Super Rugby pre-season.
Full 10-player injury list
The official All Blacks update confirmed the full injury list:
Anton Lienert-BrownKnee (MCL) – 4–6 weeks
Ardie SaveaDislocated shoulder – Return date TBC
Luke JacobsonElbow tendon – 4–5 months
Quinn TupaeaKnee (MCL) – 1–2 weeks
Anton SegnerAnkle – 1–2 weeks
Cortez RatimaKnee (PCL) – 1–2 weeks
Billy ProctorFractured shoulder blade – 4–6 weeks
Caleb ClarkeRuptured shoulder tendon – Five months
Ollie NorrisKnee cartilage – Targeting Super Rugby pre-season
George BellCalf – Already back in NPC action
Some good news
Not every injury is serious.
Quinn Tupaea, Anton Segner and Cortez Ratima could all return within one or two weeks.
Anton Lienert-Brown and Billy Proctor are expected to be out for between four and six weeks.
George Bell has already made his return.
The biggest concerns are Savea, Jacobson, Clarke and Norris.
Savea's injury is a major blow after the All Blacks captain was forced to return home early from the South Africa series.
Ten players released
There was also better news elsewhere in the squad.
Timoci Tavatavanawai and Noah Hotham are available for Tasman.
Pasilio Tosi, Fehi Fineanganofo and Emoni Narawa can play for Bay of Plenty.
Simon Parker, Jamie Hannah, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa and Josh Lord have also been released.
Ratima could play for Waikato if he is cleared to return.
It gives several All Blacks a chance to get valuable minutes before the next international window.
But the injury list remains a major concern.
Savea, Jacobson, Clarke and Norris could all be missing for a significant period.
