New Zealand assistant coach Brad Mooar said they will assess the fitness of lock Brodie Rettalick ahead of the fixture against Italy to be played in Rome on 6th November.
Wales' ongoing autumn international campaign has taken another blow as they await status on injuries to skipper Alun Wyn Jones, Ross Moriarty and Dan Biggar.
New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett will make his 100th appearance for the All Blacks when they take on Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Wales have not beaten New Zealand since 1953, but despite having a depleted side for this weekend's clash with the All Blacks, Wayne Pivac's charges are ready for the challenge.
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has handed Dragons flanker Taine Basham his first start for their autumn international campaign opener against New Zealand to be played on Saturday.
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane is eyeing a comeback in the upcoming clash against the United States as the two teams face each other on 24th October at FedEx Field in Washington DC.