The new captain is leaning heavily on those around him.
The kick was waved away by a linesman, but confirmed by video review.
The veteran halfback will play his first test since 2022 in Dunedin on Saturday.
New coach Scott Robertson will need to lean heavily on his remaining veterans against England.
"We don't have guys falling asleep when he's up there presenting to us."
The series kicks off in Dunedin on Saturday.
"She's certainly paved the way for women's rugby in New Zealand," said All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu.
The former captain has already announced his international retirement at the end of this season.
The former Crusaders guru has already showed some subtle changes at the next level.