Coltman, Marshall in mix for All Blacks spot

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen must dig a little deeper than usual into New Zealand's rich pool of talent to shore up the troublesome position of hooker.

Hansen has once again confirmed plans for Dane Coles to miss their final Rugby Championship match against the Springboks in Johannesburg, leaving the All Blacks without two premier front rowers for the biggest Test of the year.

Already without 110-Test loosehead Tony Woodock, Coles will head home after the first of two away Tests - against Argentina on September 27 - to be with his pregnant partner who is due to give birth soon after.

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