The news keeps getting better for Brodie Retallick

It was originally feared the All Blacks lock had torn a pectoral muscle, which would have sidelined him for months.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen then revealed Retallick didn't have a tear and may be able to return for the Super Rugby playoffs.

And now Chiefs coach Colin Cooper says he's in line to return as early as next week.

Cooper says if Retallick's cleared he should be able to play against either the Brumbies or the Hurricanes the following week.

Colin Cooper says All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris remains on paternity leave and won't travel to Fiji on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Highlanders.

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