Not picking Savea can be spun as a win-win: a way for the All Blacks to tactically adapt to the threat Wales pose and a chance to reward Dagg.

Julian Savea has been left out of the All Blacks for the second test against Wales at Westpac Stadium.

Before anyone gets too smug or condescending, the All Blacks have been in the position of Wales in the past.

Their 40-7 defeat, a six tries to one thumping was massive entertainment for most of the 17,756 crowd.

Beauden Barrett's status as near-permanent bench player appears to trouble others more than it does him.

Prop Charlie Faumuina is set to join French club Toulouse next year.

The All Blacks take a number of winning streaks into the second test at Westpac Stadium, where they haven't lost in 13 years.

Julian Savea was pulled three minutes into the second half against Wales so does he get another chance in Wellington?

Referees, like players, coaches and other humans, make mistakes, but those of the professional variety are expected to know the laws of the game, writes Patrick McKendry.

Waisake Naholo puts early errors behind him to prove his usefulness for test team.

There are few, if any, better impact players in the world than Beauden Barrett but loose forward Ardie Savea showed in the first test against Wales that he could soon be considered near the same level.

Rusty to promising was the transition the All Blacks made in 80 minutes at Eden Park and promising to polished is the aim for Wellington.

The All Blacks and Wales started the test season with a thrilling match in which both teams played their part.

COMMENT: Wales will lose big in the next two tests after failing to kick on and make history at Eden Park.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox hopes officials will meet to discuss the rule interpretation following Wayne Barnes' controversial decision to deny TJ Perenara a try.

Player ratings: Chris Rattue runs the rule over the standout players in the All Blacks' 39-21 win over Wales at Eden Park last night.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 39-21 win over Wales last night.

When Wales led 21-18 after an hour, the texts started rolling in from overseas questioning the All Blacks' credentials. Yes, the

Wayne Barnes was in the middle of another forward pass controversy during the All Blacks' win over Wales tonight.

A year from now, the Lions will be preparing for their third tour match, against the Crusaders, halfway towards the first of their three tests against the All Blacks.

A foundation laid, the All Blacks will be all about tightening and intensifying in the next two weeks after beating Wales 39-21.

We things we learned from the All Blacks 38-21 victory over Wales at Eden Park.

All the action from the All Blacks' first game in seven months against Wales at Eden Park.

It's business as usual for the All Blacks. A hat-full of legends have gone, a hat-full are probably going to be shortly made.

Waisake Naholo doesn't do dull, at least not on the evidence of tonight's test against Wales.