Overview
- Australia face New Zealand at a sold-out Optus Stadium in Perth at 5.45pm AWST, with UK broadcast on Sky Sports Mix.
- South Africa play Argentina at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham at 2pm BST, starting the day one point clear at the top.
- New Zealand have already retained the Bledisloe Cup, and Australia must secure a bonus-point win in Perth to climb above the All Blacks on the table.
- Team selections feature key changes: Beauden Barrett is out as Damian McKenzie starts at 10 and Scott Barrett returns to captain New Zealand, while Australia start Tane Edmed at fly half, recall Will Skelton, and bid farewell to 151-cap prop James Slipper.
- Perth authorities warned of heavy foot traffic and rideshare congestion near Sailani Avenue, urging fans to use public transport included with match tickets.