New Zealand captain Sam Cane played down talks of a dead rubber contest as they face the Wallabies for the second time this year in Dunedin.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made mass changes to the matchday squad for the second Bledisloe Cup encounter against Australia in Dunedin on Saturday.

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has backed his side to emerge victorious in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne on Saturday.

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has made seven changes to the starting line up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand in Melbourne on Saturday.

Australia coach Eddie Jones has axed fullback Tom Wright from the 34-man squad announced ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Sam Whitelock the captain for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Auckland.

New Zealand midfielder Quinn Tupaea is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the year following his injury in the Bledisloe Cup game against Australia in Melbourne on Thursday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster believes the All Blacks' dominance over Australia in the Bledisloe Cup contests will not count as the two teams face each other at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made eight changes to the starting line up for the Bledisloe Test game against New Zealand to be played at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.

Veteran backline utility Kurtley Beale is excited about facing New Zealand in back to back Rugby Championship fixtures after being recalled in the Australian squad by head coach Dave Rennie.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has recalled veteran backline utility Kurtley Beale in the 36-man squad for the Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand to be played on 15th September at Marvel Stadium.

The Bledisloe Cup contests between Australia and New Zealand will be reduced to two Tests each year until at least 2025.

Australia fly-half Quade Cooper lauded New Zealand for their bench strength ahead of the second round clash in the Rugby Championship between the two sides on 5th September.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has hinted at changes in the matchday squad as they look to lock horns with the All Blacks in the second round of the Rugby Championship scheduled to be played in Perth.

Australia skipper Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies must remain optimistic despite losing the Bledisloe Cup for the 19th consecutive year.

Australia captain Michael Hooper said they are not intimidated by New Zealand's dominance at Eden Park as the two teams face each other on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made one change to the starting line up for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.

Australia winger Marika Koroibete has returned to the starting line-up for the must-win Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.

Melbourne Rebels winger Marika Koroibete is set to be part of the second Bledisloe Cup game for Australia to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.

New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock urged his side to improve discipline as they face Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Eden Park on Saturday.