The All Blacks will continue with their hooker apprentice programme during June's three-Test series with England.
The Chiefs hooker Nathan Harris will assemble with the 31-man national squad for the Auckland and Hamilton Test weeks.
The Highlanders rake Liam Coltman takes Harris' place for the Test week in Dunedin.
The All Black coach Steve Hansen has only named the hookers Keven Mealamu and Dane Coles in his squad for the June series.