All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the remainder of the year after undergoing surgery for a dislocated shoulder. The injury occurred during the third Test match against South Africa, which marked the conclusion of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Savea is expected to sit out the All Blacks' upcoming Nations Championship matches against Scotland, Wales, and England in November. This will be a significant blow to the team, as Savea has been a key leader and performer in the back row. Fellow back rower Luke Jacobson is also facing a lengthy recovery period after undergoing surgery on an elbow tendon injury. Jacobson is expected to be sidelined for more than four months, which will impact New Zealand's depth in the back row. Wing Caleb Clarke is also set to miss the northern tour, adding to the team's challenges as they prepare for the Nations Championship. Centres Anton Lienert-Brown and Billy Proctor are uncertain about their availability for the start of November due to knee and shoulder injuries, respectively. These injuries have created uncertainty around the team's lineup for the upcoming matches, as New Zealand looks to regain form after losing the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 to South Africa. Despite this setback, the All Blacks had a successful start to their Nations Championship campaign in July, winning all three of their games under new coach Dave Rennie. The team will next face Australia in a two-match Bledisloe Cup series in October, which will be played as a home-and-away fixture. This series is a key rivalry in the rugby calendar and will provide an opportunity for the All Blacks to bounce back from their recent losses and demonstrate their progress under Rennie's leadership.