KEY POINTS:
Nine members of the All Blacks squad will turn out for their club or province over the next three days.
Stephen Donald, Richard Kahui, Sione Lauaki and Kevin O'Neill are scheduled to play for Waikato today in their pre-season match against Japanese side Suntory.
Wellington have the services of Chris Masoe and Neemia Tialata for their match against Otago tomorrow, while Tialata is likely to play for club side Petone on Saturday.
Also on Friday, North Harbour takes on Bay of Plenty in Tauranga with Anthony Tuitavake slated to play for the visitors.
Southland will have halfback Jimmy Cowan available for Saturday's match against Canterbury in Christchurch, while hooker Keven Mealamu is expected to play for Otahuhu in Auckland's club competition this weekend.
The All Blacks re-assemble in Wellington on Sunday to prepare for the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
- NZ HERALD STAFF