Overview
- Quinn Tupaea scored two tries late in the first half to swing control to New Zealand, who finished with four tries to one.
- Prop George Bower crossed after the final hooter to secure the bonus point, with Leroy Carter also scoring and Damian McKenzie adding points off the tee.
- Wet conditions and key rulings shaped the match, including a disallowed Allan Alaalatoa try, yellow cards for Tom Hooper and Len Ikitau, and Will Skelton's early exit after a failed HIA.
- A sell-out crowd of about 60,113 at Optus Stadium watched New Zealand briefly move top of the table before South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to retain the title.
- The Test doubled as James Slipper's farewell, with the Wallabies centurion making his 151st and final international appearance.