New Zealand Rugby and its five Super Rugby teams have officially launched the new season 10 days out from kick-off and it promises to be an intriguing and closely fought out tournament in 2020.

Super Rugby has announced the 12-man referee team that will officiate the 2020 season and clarified the World Rugby Law Trial that will be utilised in the tournament.

Former assistant coach Ian Foster has been appointed by NZ Rugby as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks.

The eight-match tour includes a three-Test series between the world champion Springboks and the British & Irish Lions.

For 2020 the Crusaders have developed a new logo to replace the knight and sword symbol, however they will retain their famous name.