New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has confirmed the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina to be played in Parramatta on Saturday.
New Zealand prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been handed a three-week ban following his red-card incident in the second game of the Rugby Championship at Suncorp Stadium last weekend.
Australia flanker Lachlan Swinton has been handed a four-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against New Zealand in Brisbane.
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane said red cards are tough to avoid in high intensity matches following the 22-24 defeat to Australia in the second game of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane.
Australia managed to bounce back from the defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship as they edged out New Zealand 24-22 in the second game at Suncorp Stadium.
New Zealand have been dealt a late injury blow with Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of the second round clash in the Rugby Championship against Australia in Brisbane due to illness.
Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga will be allowed to pursue a career with the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup after an exit clause in his NRL contract.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting line-up for the final Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand to be played in Brisbane on Saturday.
New Zealand have retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 18th consecutive year as they defeated Australia 43-5 in the Rugby Championship opener at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand have made three changes to the starting line-up for the Rugby Championship opening game against Australia to be played in Sydney on Saturday.
New Zealand have included two uncapped players Du’Plessis Kirifi and prop George Bower in their 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship tournament that kick-off in Australia on 31st October.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster reckons there is scope of further improvement for the All Blacks following their 27-7 win over Australia at Eden Park in the second Bledisloe Cup Test.
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.