He has not fought since January 2015 but Sonny Bill Williams plans to return to the boxing ring in December, with Steve Hansen's blessing.
All Blacks duo Brodie Retallick and Ngani Laumape will both be sidelined due to injury.
Argentina were beaten by New Zealand in Nelson but Agustin Creevy was encouraged by a competitive performance.
New Zealand's battling victory against Argentina has come at the cost of injuries to Ngani Laumape and Brodie Retallick.
Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.
We take a look at the stats behind the third round of fixtures in the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Argentina travel to New Zealand.
Argentina have made four changes for their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand.
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina this week, with Beauden Barrett rested entirely.
The All Blacks will not be taking Argentina lightly, with Steve Hansen acknowledging the early work done by opposite number Mario Ledesma.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is confident Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane have overcome recent concussions and will be fit to play Argentina.
Rassie Erasmus has included Cheslin Kolbe in a 31-man squad for Rugby Championship fixtures against Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand prop Joe Moody will be out for six weeks due to an injured thumb, with Angus Ta'avao called up as his replacement.
Beauden Barrett made history with his phenomenal display against Australia on Saturday. We pick out the best statistics using Opta data.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will not get sidetracked from his plan to make changes against Argentina by the Pumas' win over South Africa.
Michael Cheika was not impressed when asked about his future following Australia's crushing defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
There was pre-Rugby Championship talk that Richie Mo'unga should start as New Zealand's 10 but Beauden Barrett will take some shifting.