Ryan Crotty had played well throughout the June series against Wales and George Moala had been every effective in his test start.
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Malakai Fekitoa and Seta Tamanivalu were also involved but Ngatai had missed out because of his concussion and it was now a matter of him getting back into training and up to speed. Selection on the end of year tour was probably his best avenue.
The Wales series had brought a number of benefits as the changed leadership group and newer players were put under pressure and the coaching group had got into their work again.
Utility back Damian McKenzie had not played but it was "a matter of when not if" for someone with his talent.
Australian teams may not have fared well so far in Super rugby but that was no indication about the Wallabies. They would be hurting after the England series and would be "competitive" when the All Blacks first played them in Sydney on August 20.
Hansen was not concerned about New Zealand sides beating each other up, "worry was a wasted emotion" and if players were injured they had contingency plans for replacements.
He would decide by the end of this month whether he would sign a contract to coach the All Blacks beyond next year's visit from the Lions.