With the new All Blacks test season just four days away, the dose of energy and excitement being delivered by new coach Scott Robertson is already having a positive impact on the team.
While it's been a combination of learning on and off the field, there's already a sense of growth among the side, as they look to kick off a new era in style.
Robertson is wasting no time making this team his own. Hands on at training, sending clear messages to players, his impact in black is being keenly felt.
"We don't have guys falling asleep when he's up there presenting to us," said lock Patrick Tuipulotu. "It has everyone on edge, it brings a positive mindset to coming in to work and learn every day."
Tuipulotu's participation has been limited at training, but he's confident his troublesome knee won't prohibit his participation on Saturday.
Assuming he does, he's eager to make his mark in the All Blacks second row, as the side prepare for life without Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick.
"I don't want to steer too far away from doing talking on the field, but in saying that, there's obviously a gap there to stand and fill," he added.
A new role for Tuipulotu and it's a similar feeling for Jordie Barrett.
Named alongside Ardie Savea as one of two vice-captains, Barrett hopes the added responsibility is just what he needs to keep growing his game.
"It's an exciting wee phase ahead for me, where I think I'm going to get a lot of growth," he said. "It's going to be a great phase for me personally, I'm loving it."
The fresh energy will count for little, if they can't use it to produce the results expected of them.
"The energy is coming from everywhere and our challenge is to harness it the right way," said Barrett.
If the first few days are anything to go by, Robertson's sure to have a way for this All Blacks side to do that.
