Overview
- New Zealand beat South Africa 24-17 at Eden Park to stretch their unbeaten streak there to 51, with Ardie Savea’s late turnover sealing victory in his 100th Test.
- Australia overturned a 21-7 halftime deficit to defeat Argentina 28-24 in Townsville, with captain Harry Wilson rejecting a leveling penalty before Angus Bell’s 86th‑minute match-winner.
- The standings after three rounds show New Zealand on 10 points ahead of Australia on 9, with South Africa and Argentina on 5, and return fixtures set for Wellington and Sydney next week.
- The United States routed Samoa 60-0 to draw level with Australia on Pool A points and will advance only if England beat Australia by at least 76 points without the Wallaroos earning a bonus point.
- Canada overpowered Scotland 40-19 in Exeter to top Pool B unbeaten, while Fiji edged Wales 28-25 in Exeter to leave Wales eliminated on a six-match World Cup losing streak.