ASB Arena at Baypark is being transformed into a professional rugby environment as New Zealand's top rugby talent is put through their paces this week.

As part of the first All Blacks training camp for 2013, the 32 players – excluding six Highlanders – went through a series of indoor skills based and stretching exercises as part of the three-day camp in the Bay of Plenty.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen at Baypark. Photos by Bruce Barnard.

The private camp is the first of two camps – the second next Sunday to Tuesday, in preparation for the three match Steinlager Series against France next month.

After a gym session for Chiefs and Hurricanes players at Global Fitness yesterday, Blues and Crusaders players re-joined the squad, taking part in the light session at the Baypark facility on Monday afternoon.

All players will return to their franchises after today with the high-flying Chiefs preparing to take on the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday, while the Blues host the Brumbies and the Hurricanes have the bye.

Highlanders' players Hosea Gear, Andrew Hore, Ma'a Nonu, Aaron Smith, Ben Smith and Tony Woodcock will join the squad for the second camp next Sunday.

The All Blacks play France in three tests: at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday, June 9; AMI Stadium, Christchurch on Saturday, June 15; and Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth on Saturday, June 22.

Blues hooker Kevin Mealamu shares a joke with Hurricanes wing Julian Savea.

Hurricanes flanker Brad Shields at the All Blacks Training Camp today.

Blues lock Ali Williams stretches ahead of the squads training session.

All Black strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill watches over the 32 potential All Blacks.