Withdrawal of Luke Romano forces All Blacks to contemplate starting uncapped Scott Barrett in second rowFAIRFAX NZ Brodie Retallick (left) and Sam Whitelock are considered the best locks in the world. Neither will be considered for the All Blacks' test against Ireland in Chicago because of injury. READ MORE:* Romano out of Ireland test* ABs up for World Rugby Awards* Ireland No 10 questioned* Carter to take legal actionNow it is time for another re-think. Assistant coach Ian Foster said a replacement for Romano wasn't necessary, but also noted there was no chance of Whitelock and Retallick being rushed to Chicago. They are expected to join the squad in Rome next week, or Dublin for the second test against the Irish.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2016 04:52 UTC