The concussion which removed Charlie Ngatai from rugby for the last few months is likely to count against him for the Rugby Championship.
If Chiefs teammate Sonny Bill Williams survives the Olympics, he will be chosen for the All Black squad and eased back into test condition.
Coach Steve Hansen delivered that probable scenario as he talked through a variety of topics today on Radio Sport.
Selection in the back three was very competitive with Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Beauden Barrett, Julian Savea and Waisake Naholo all in strong form.
Midfield was even more complicated. A fit Williams would not be used in the opening test against the Wallabies but would be in the frame after that.