David Yoo and Riley Grover have gone from trying to stop Coastal Spirit from qualifying for the National League to helping them in their first tilt at this level.
A recovered Cam Roigard will take his place at halfback in the All Blacks squad for the end of year tour, while veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara have also got the nod.
The All Blacks are about to embark on a tough tour of Japan and Europe, with Scott Robertson set to name his side at 2pm today. So who will make the squad and who could face disappointment?
New Zealand Rugby chairwoman Dame Patsy Reddy will not seek re-appointment to the NZR Board, after an independent review of the organisation's governance structures was not implemented.
Cashmere Technical will be without midfielder Matt Tod-Smith for the first home game of their National League campaign against the Wellington Phoenix Reserves on Sunday.