Overview
- Kick-off is 10.45am BST at Optus Stadium, with UK coverage on Sky Sports Mix from 10.35am and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
- Scott Barrett returns to captain New Zealand, with Damian McKenzie starting at fly-half in place of the injured Beauden Barrett.
- Leicester Fainga’anuku re-enters the All Blacks’ XV as injuries prompt further changes up front.
- Australia start Tane Edmed at No 10 alongside scrum-half Jake Gordon, welcome back Will Skelton, and farewell James Slipper in his 151st and final Test.
- The All Blacks start a point behind South Africa, while Australia would need a bonus-point victory to keep a shot at finishing top, as governance tension grows with Rugby Australia warning R360 signees will be ineligible for Wallabies selection.