Overview

• New Zealand confirmed six starting changes, with captain Scott Barrett returning, Damian McKenzie at flyhalf, Leicester Fainga'anuku recalled on the wing, and Peter Lakai handed his first Test start at No. 8.
• Injury withdrawals for the All Blacks include Beauden Barrett (shoulder), Ethan de Groot (concussion), Tyrel Lomax (thumb) and Caleb Clarke (ankle), prompting a reshaped bench featuring Rieko Ioane, Ruben Love, George Bower and Pasilio Tosi.
• Australia made five starting changes as Will Skelton and scrumhalf Jake Gordon return, Tane Edmed starts at No. 10 with James O’Connor moved to the bench, and Filipo Daugunu and Allan Alaalatoa join the run-on side.
• Wallabies prop James Slipper will play his 151st and final Test, while All Blacks fullback Will Jordan is set for his 50th cap.
• New Zealand can claim the title with a win if South Africa slip against Argentina, while Australia retain an outside chance that depends on victory in Perth and the Twickenham result.