The new captain is leaning heavily on those around him.
The kick was waved away by a linesman, but confirmed by video review.
The veteran halfback will play his first test since 2022 in Dunedin on Saturday.
New coach Scott Robertson will need to lean heavily on his remaining veterans against England.
"We don't have guys falling asleep when he's up there presenting to us."
The series kicks off in Dunedin on Saturday.
"She's certainly paved the way for women's rugby in New Zealand," said All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu.
The former World Rugby Player of the Year is poised to spearhead his country's Olympic sevens hopes.
The former netballer has score more tries on the sevens world series than any other woman.
The former captain has already announced his international retirement at the end of this season.
The former Crusaders guru has already showed some subtle changes at the next level.
The NZ women have already retained the trophy with their win at North Harbour.
Maggie Cogger-Orr has officiated in the women's Six Nations, Super Rugby Aupiki and has been selected for the Rugby Sevens at next month's Paris Olympics.
Coach Ross Filipo said post-match that his side had the memory of Connor Garden-Bachop motivating their performance, and that the "emotion was definitely high".
Two World Players of the Year return to a familiar environment, but a new sheriff in town.
The tryscoring No.8 was a key contributor to the Blues' Super Rugby Pacific triumph this season.
Announced in alphabetical order, both the newcomers had to wait to learn of their promotions.
The 80-test performer has credited support from wife Greer for getting his black jersey back.
The teams will play at Tokyo on June 29 and July 6.
Forwards coach Jason Ryan has found a rough diamond in the Hurricanes front-rower.
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