Overview

• The All Blacks must win in Perth to stay in contention for the Rugby Championship, with the Springboks one point ahead entering the final round.
• Scott Robertson urged greater consistency, self-control and game management after his side nearly let a 20-3 lead slip at Eden Park.
• New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 victory in Auckland, steadying momentum after their earlier heavy loss to South Africa.
• Beauden Barrett and Ethan de Groot are ruled out through injury, with Tupou Vaa’i and Caleb Clarke doubtful for selection.
• Australia regain Will Skelton and Rob Valetini, while prop Tamaiti Williams returns to Perth and is expected to cover de Groot with a business-first focus.