Live updates: All Blacks v Italy

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett missing again in strong team to play Italy

Dave Rennie and his selectors have retained the spine of the team that beat France, but still could not find a place for their most experienced player.

All Blacks loose forward speaks about 'scary' head injury

Last weekend's Test against France was Wallace Sititi's first game since he was knocked out while playing for the Chiefs a month earlier.

'Not acceptable' - Key area All Blacks want to fix for Italy challenge

Leaking 32 points and four tries against France has served to focus minds after the relief of victory in Christchurch.

All Blacks play part in 'breathtaking' opening round of Nations Championship

Analysis: Positive play, plenty of tries, fewer kicks – the Nations Championship is living up to its promise, writes Patrick McKendry.