Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos is hopeful that the second round Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand scheduled in Perth will be played at a later date.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has slammed Australia coach Dave Rennie over his remarks following the All Blacks' decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship game against the Wallabies.
South Africa has sent a proposal to host the remainder of the Rugby Championship games after New Zealand's decision to withdraw from the Perth game against Australia and the home matches against the Springboks.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie has slammed New Zealand for their decision to pull out of the second round Rugby Championship game to be played in Perth on 28th August.
New Zealand have withdrawn from their Rugby Championship fixture against the Wallabies and have cancelled their matches against South Africa due to Covid restrictions.
The third Bledisloe Cup Test between New Zealand and Australia scheduled to be played in Perth on 28th August is in doubt following the new restrictions imposed by the Western Australian government.
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said the board will be looking to review the "Giteau Law" following their back to back defeats against New Zealand at Eden Park.
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 hooker Jordan Uelese feels New Zealand's dominating record at Eden Park will add to their pressure ahead of the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i wants the All Blacks to reduce their penalty counts as they look to seal the Bledisloe Cup when they face Australia 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.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said he was disappointed with the All Blacks conceding two late tries in the Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia played at Eden Park on Saturday.