The lunatics really have taken over the asylum this time - Charlie Ngatai, all 98kg of him, can't be let loose for a full provincial campaign.

Auckland have rushed all of their available All Blacks into the starting side to play Northland on Saturday as they search for their first win of the season.

Disillusioned Wellington fullback Cory Jane has threatened to play for another Air NZ Cup rugby province on a loan basis this season after a second selection snubbing.