No Aaron Cruden. No Tawera-Kerr Barlow. No James Lowe. No Stephen Donald. The list goes on.
But despite losing such quality, new Colin Cooper has still managed to compile a competitive squad, with 31 of the 38-man squad returning from last season.
Hurricanes halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi is possibly their best signing, deciding to step out of TJ Peranara's shadow in search of some game time, while midfielder Levi Aumua was a devastating ball runner for Tasman in the Mitre 10 Cup and will definitely be one to watch.
After getting limited game time with the Crusaders Marty McKenzie has decided to reunite with little bro Damian McKenzie at the Chiefs, while there's some international flavour in the forward pack following the addition of Tyler Ardron, who captained Canada at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Arrivals: Fin Hoeata, Luke Jacobson, Tyler Ardron, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Marty McKenzie, Tiaan Falcon, Regan Verney, Levi Aumua.
Departures: Hika Elliot, Tom Sanders, Michael Leitch, James Tucker, Tawera Kerr- Barlow, Finlay Christie, Aaron Cruden, Stephen Donald, James Lowe, Glen Fisiiahi, Chase Tiatia.
Keep an eye on: The All Blacks need to find a third halfback, to back-up Aaron Smith and TJ Perenara. Can Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi stake his claim after moving north from the Hurricanes?
