All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said on Sunday an unnamed player was on standby to join his squad ahead of Saturday’s final Test of the two-match series.
The 32-year-old was playing his 81st Test, 18 months after suffering a serious Achilles tendon rupture in a drawn Test against England at Twickenham.
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