The team have endured a mixed string of results in a troubled year.
Despite a 19-point fightback, England refused to push for victory at Twickenham.
The veteran halfback has been called back into camp to face Scotland on Monday.
The flanker has had to be patient in his wait for opportunities in the All Blacks No.7 jersey.
Vctory at Cardiff was the All Blacks' fifth straight win.
New Zealand haven't been beaten by Wales since 1953 before Sunday's Cardiff clash.
The 31-year old makes his first test appearance of the year, after being dropped in June.
The 24-year-old didn't leave New Zealand, and won't feature again until 2023.
Ian Foster has named a strong side for Sunday's test in Cardiff.
The 31-year-old will front World Rugby's judiciary on Tuesday to learn his fate.
New Zealand are without several senior players for Saturday's clash at Tokyo.
After his lengthy injury layoff, the 27-year-old has a fight on his hands to get back into the starting XV.
The former NZ Warriors skipper has played just 30 minutes total as an All Black - so far.
The 27-year-old was overlooked in favour of Stephen Perofeta to head to Japan and Europe.
The 25-year-old has notched less than a minute of test rugby, but more opportunities are on the way.
After historic first wins for Ireland and Argentina in NZ, the 'Brave Blossoms' loom as a banana peel.
New Zealand have dropped three tests for the first time since 2009.
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Cane will make his second start of the year after a ruptured pectoral muscle.
Defeat in Paris would see the All Blacks lose three tests in a year for the first time since 2009.
