New Zealand have included Beauden Barrett in the line-up for the upcoming second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia to be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is a doubtful starter for the second Bledisloe Cup game against Australia in Auckland on Saturday after developing concussion symptoms.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie said the Wallabies were disappointed following the 16-16 draw against New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup opener at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Both Australia and New Zealand could not be separated in the opening game of the Bledisloe Cup as the encounter finished with a 16-16 draw at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has confirmed his matchday squad for the Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia to be played at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday.
New Zealand will kick-start their preparations for the upcoming two home Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia with a training camp in Whakatane next week.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that they will be hosting the first two Bledisloe Cup matches against the Wallabies following the SANZAAR's decision to opt for Australia as the venue for the Rugby Championship tournament.
New Zealand are in danger of losing their number one spot in World Rugby Rankings for the first time in a decade if they suffer a defeat to Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth this weekend.
Australia international Will Genia believes winning the Bledisloe Cup against All Blacks will be a greater recognition than even lifting the World Cup.
Sonny Bill Williams has been named in the starting line-up of New Zealand for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Sydney on Saturday after the completion of his four match ban.
New Zealand clinched a last-ditch 29-28 win over Australia in the third and final Bledisloe Cup encounter of the season at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.