Uncapped backs Frank Halai, Charles Piutau and Francis Saili have been included in New Zealand's training squad.
Frank Halai scored a hat-trick as the Auckland Blues blitzed the Melbourne Rebels with five first-half tries.
Round-up: John Kirwan's reign as Auckland Blues boss began satisfactorily after a 34-20 victory over Wellington Hurricanes.
Factbox on the five New Zealand teams in the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby competition:
All Black lock Ali Williams will captain the Blues during the 2013 Super Rugby season in the absence of Keven Mealamu.
Number eight Kieran Read will captain the All Blacks for the first time against Italy on Saturday.
New Zealand have a new midfield combination for the Test against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named two uncapped players in his squad for the world champions' autumn European tour.
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter was ruled out of Saturday's third and final Test against Ireland with a hamstring strain.
All Blacks lock Ali Williams is to have surgery on his right knee after he was diagnosed with cartilage damage.
ll Blacks lock Ali Williams is to have surgery on his right knee after he was diagnosed with cartilage damage.
Dan Carter kicked a drop goal with seconds remaining on the clock to see New Zealand snatch a 22-19 win over Ireland.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been forced to make just one change to his starting side for New Zealand's second Test against Ireland.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named an experienced side including three new caps to meet Ireland in the first Test at Eden Park.
New All Blacks coach Steve Hansen sprang a major surprise when he picked Piri Weepu in the 30-man squad to face Ireland this month.
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