New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes in the starting line-up for the bronze medal game against Wales to be played on Friday in Tokyo.
World Rugby has announced France referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa to be played in Yokohama on Saturday.
Ben Curry will head to Japan to watch his identical twin Tom feature for England in the World Cup final against South Africa next weekend after seeking permission from his club Sale Sharks.
South Africa have received a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup final against England with winger Cheslin Kolbe declared fit following a recovery from an ankle injury.
England could face punishment from World Rugby for their response to New Zealand's haka before their semi-final clash at International Stadium Yokohama last weekend.
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer to the World Cup squad ahead of the final as an injury replacement for Willi Heinz.
South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard expressed confidence on his side to end the losing streak against Wales when the two teams lock horns with each other in Yokohama on Sunday.
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina has been handed a six-week ban following his red-card incident during the World Cup quarter-final game against Wales last weekend.