New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to face an independent disciplinary hearing following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan in Tokyo.
Portia Woodman and Luka Connor scored two tries apiece as New Zealand thrashed Wales 55-3 in the quarter-final of the World Cup in Whangarei on Saturday.
New Zealand successfully overcame a stern resistance from Japan as they sealed a 38-31 win in their opening fixture of their end-of-the year series at National Stadium in Tokyo.
At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
Wales have made four changes to the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game against New Zealand to be played in Whangarei on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has called up uncapped Blues and North Harbour wing Mark Telea to the squad ahead of the upcoming Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
All Blacks midfielder Reiko Ioane becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a contract extension until the end of 2023.
Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui shared five tries between them as New Zealand came from behind to beat Australia 41-17 in the Rugby World Cup opener at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.