The All Blacks may play their first test in Fiji next year.
The New Zealand Rugby Union is considering the possibility after the All Blacks asked for a test before they play the British Lions.
Coach Graham Henry said last month that his staff were looking at a range of ideas, including another national trial and international, to have the All Blacks tuned for their three-test series against the British Lions.
The first test is on June 25, and many of the All Blacks will not have played top rugby since the end of the Rebel Sport Super 12 series in May.
That break now has the NZRU and Henry searching for extra matches.
The Wallabies, Argentina and France were mentioned as possible opponents, but it's understood there is growing support for a test against Fiji, in Suva.
The All Blacks have made four visits to Fiji - in 1968, 1974, 1980 and 1984 - but none of the matches against a Fiji XV or Fiji was recognised as an official Test.
The NZRU did not grant full test status to Fiji or other countries such as Italy and Canada until it was forced to when the All Blacks were drawn to play those nations in World Cups.
Playing a test in Fiji would boost the profile of rugby in the South Pacific.
It would also allow the All Blacks to hold a training camp, play an international and remove them from some of the publicity glare in New Zealand.