Former All Blacks fullback Kieran Crowley will coach Italy against his former team for the first time this weekend.
The test in Rome is the last opportunity for the squad to play before its two-week challenge against Ireland and France.
The last time the two teams played each other, the All Blacks thrashed Italy 66 to 3.
New Zealand back-row forward Ardie Savea said he's not taking his Saturday opponents lightly.
The game will stream at 2am on Sunday morning in New Zealand.
Freelance rugby reporter Melita Martorana spoke to Corin Dann.
