All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie is returning home from Argentina following family bereavement.

McKenzie will miss Sunday's clash against the Pumas in Buenos Aires but will rejoin the side for next weekend's final game of the Rugby Championship against South Africa.

The All Blacks side to face Argentina is set to be named later today.

"We want to wish the McKenzie family, in particularly his mum's side of the family, all the best and we pass on our deepest sympathies, our love and our support" All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said.

McKenzie has played in all seven of the All Blacks tests this year, with one start in the third test win over France in Dunedin.