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.
SANZAAR has given a deadline of 48 hours to South Africa Rugby Union to confirm the participation of the Springboks in the Rugby Championship tournament.
Springboks' participation in the Rugby Championship tournament is still yet to be confirmed with the South Africa Rugby Union set to make a decision next week.
Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named 45-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that will be played in November and December in Australia.
Toulouse second row Rory Arnold's participation in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament for Australia is in doubt following his latest injury setback in the recently concluded Champions Cup game against Exeter Chiefs.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that they will be hosting the first two Bledisloe Cup matches against the Wallabies following the SANZAAR's decision to opt for Australia as the venue for the Rugby Championship tournament.
Incoming South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has warned that the Springboks players should get sufficient match time if they are to feature in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament at the end of the year.