Overview

• Joe Schmidt has recalled James O’Connor at flyhalf for his first Test in three years, making only one change from the Lions-beating XV.
• Australia’s six-to-two forwards-backs bench split leaves them without a specialist reserve No.10 at Ellis Park.
• Former Wallaby Matt To’omua has urged Schmidt to rest fatigued stars and target more winnable games later in the campaign.
• Argentina have recalled multiple key players and will open their home Championship campaign against New Zealand with a strengthened backline and pack.
• New Zealand’s squad has been told to match Argentina’s early physicality in Córdoba as South Africa field a matchday 23 featuring 18 World Cup winners.