The All Blacks went down 29-30 in Paris last Saturday and the reaction for their tour-ending game in Turin has been to alter two backs and three forwards.
Two All Blacks icons will bid their respective careers in the black jersey farewell this weekend, with loose forward Sam Cane and halfback TJ Perenara each taking their talents to the land of the rising sun from 2025 onwards.
After injuries in the France Test match to Samipeni Finau and Jordie Barrett, the All Blacks selectors may be forced to make alterations to both the loose forward trio and the midfield if neither players are deemed fit.
The All Blacks will be down yet another flanker when they face Italy in Turin to finish Scott Robertson's first year as head coach.
The next generation of All Blacks talent is filtering in and making an immediate impact, even under the bright lights of Stade de France.
Finau and Reece were forced changes as Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a suffered injuries, but the elevation of Roigard a chance to see more of the Hurricanes halfback.
The All Blacks have named their team to face France with veterans Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett returning after missing the Ireland Test under return to play protocols.
Victor Vito has explained why the All Blacks may need to reshuffle their backrow to accommodate for Samipeni Finau.
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been ruled out of the coming France Test with a head injury sustained against Ireland.