Newshub understands the tournament would go ahead without the world champions.
Sam Cane suffered a nasty blow against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
The former All Blacks winger played 80 minutes for Oriental Rongatai.
The Waikato franchise has one more chance to break its Super Rugby Aotearoa duck.
The All Blacks fullback faces tough opposition for his international spot.
The former New Zealand international was remembered at a service in Auckland on Monday.
The newly anointed knight is hopeful South Africa remains part of the competition.
One of the greatest lock forwards in All Blacks history will be farewelled at Eden Park today.
Aaron Cruden admits his move to the Chiefs nearly didn't happen, as he plays his 100th games for the franchise
Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden are the latest players to take their talents to Japan.
Chiefs prop Angus Ta'avao hasn't played since the opening Super Rugby round back in January.
The late rugby great has been widely credited with driving rugby into the professional era.
The controversial lock was best known for diving out of a lineout against Wales.
Brad Lewis selects his line-ups for the super-showdown between oval-ball heavyweights.
The former All Black will link up with the club next month.
Boss Bill Beaumont has thrown his support behind the idea.
The former All Blacks wing will replace the departing Ben Lam.
The former All Blacks captain has joined Scarlets.
Kieran Read believes Hoskins Sotutu has what it takes to claim his old jersey.
The two-time World Cup winner is sure Sam Cane is the right man to lead New Zealand.
