Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named eight uncapped players in the 42-man squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship tournaments.
SANZAAR announced that they will be reviewing the Rugby Championship schedule after New Zealand government's decision to suspend travel between New Zealand and Australia.
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new contract until the end of 2025 season.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes for the starting line-up for the second Test against Fiji to be played in Hamilton on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Aaron Smith as the captain for the first Test against Fiji to be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand have called-up Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho as an injury cover in the squad for the first Test against Fiji to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has backed his former team-mate Sam Whitelock to take over New Zealand captaincy in the absence of regular skipper Sam Cane.