Overview
- England beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham for their first home win over the All Blacks in six years, scoring four tries to extend their streak to ten victories.
- George Ford steered the turnaround with two first‑half drop goals, a pinpoint 50:22 that set up the third try, and late points as England dominated collisions and the scrum while Beauden Barrett struggled off the tee.
- South Africa defeated Italy 32-14 in rainy Turin despite Franco Mostert’s 12th‑minute red card, pulling away with four tries after absorbing long spells of pressure.
- Italy controlled stretches and impressed at the scrum but failed to cash in as Paolo Garbisi missed two penalties and a conversion, with the Springboks briefly down to 13 after a yellow to Marco van Staden.
- France ended a four‑match losing run by beating Fiji 34-21 in Bordeaux, surrendering a 21-0 lead before finishing with penalties and a Nicolas Depoortere brace, and now host Australia as England face Argentina, New Zealand visit Wales, and South Africa meet Ireland.