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.
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 Rugby has said that they are looking for 'more domestically related competitions' next year following South Africa Rugby's decision to exit Super Rugby.