Injury to Isaia Toeava will force the All Blacks selectors to cast their selection net over the Air NZ Cup in search of a backup centre.

Another stress fracture has forced the All Blacks "special project" out of the team's end of year tour to Europe.

Clever kicking helped guide Wellington to a 32-13 Air NZ Cup rugby win over Southland in Wellington last night.

All Blacks Rodney So'oialo, Cory Jane and Hosea Gear have opted against taking two-weeks annual leave and have instead made themselves available for Wellington.