Overview
- South Africa reinforced their No. 1 standing with a 32-17 victory over France in Paris after Lood de Jager’s first‑half red card.
- A disciplinary hearing will determine De Jager’s availability as the Springboks prepare for Italy, with a squad update expected by Wednesday.
- New Zealand beat Scotland 25-17 at Murrayfield, with Damian McKenzie coming off the bench to deliver the decisive try and a late penalty.
- England extended their winning run to nine by defeating Fiji 38-18 but now have injury doubts over Tommy Freeman (hamstring) and Ollie Chessum (foot) before facing the All Blacks.
- Australia’s 26-19 loss to Italy was followed by confirmation that Will Skelton is out of the remaining tour Tests, while Carter Gordon is managing a quad niggle and James O’Connor has joined preparations without an expectation to play.