The All Black centre Conrad Smith has plenty of sympathy for Richard Kahui who is facing another long stint on the sidelines.
Kahui is back home after injuring his shoulder again in the All Blacks win over South Africa at Eden Park with coach Graham Henry saying he could need reconstruction for the third time.
Kahui will see a specialist on Monday.
Kahui's All Black career has been blighted by injuries but Smith says he'll be back...
The All Blacks have delayed until tomorrow the naming of their team for the Wellington clash with the All Blacks to give halfback Jimmy Cowan and winger Joe Rokocoko more time to recover from injuries they suffered in the first test win.