The All Blacks' workloads will again be managed during the new Super Rugby season, following on from last year's protocols.

The start of the 2019 season saw key All Blacks' rested and rotated from the first three rounds of Super Rugby, as New Zealand Rugby aimed to keep players fresh leading into the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

However, despite no global tournament this year, players will again be subject to protocols to avoid burnout later in the season, with no Test window in June to break up the Super Rugby season.

Once again, All Blacks will be forced to sit out at least two regular-season matches, not including their sides' bye weeks.

Speaking to Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand Rugby's head of high-performance Mike Anthony spoke about the benefits of keeping players fresh throughout the course of the season.

Anthony says what they are trying to create is not just about an outcome for the All Blacks for later on, it's actually a win for the Super Rugby clubs, that they have those guys performing at the back end.

The Super Rugby starts this Friday when the Chiefs take on the Blues at 6.05pm while the Brumbies will take on the Reds at 8.15pm.

On Saturday, Sharks takes on the Bulls at 5.10am, Sunwolves play the Rebels at 3.45pm, defending champions, the Crusaders battle Waratahs at 6.05pm, the Hurricanes will face the Stormers at 1.05am on Sunday while Jaguares takes on the Lions at 9.40am Sunday.

[Source: TVNZ]