Overview

• New Zealand recalled captain Scott Barrett and handed Damian McKenzie the No. 10 jersey, with Beauden Barrett, Ethan de Groot, Tyrel Lomax and Caleb Clarke ruled out through injury.
• Leicester Fainga'anuku returns for his first test since the 2023 World Cup, while Quinn Tupaea starts at outside centre and Peter Lakai earns his first test start at No. 8.
• Australia made five changes with Will Skelton and Jake Gordon restored to the starting XV, James O'Connor moved to the bench, and veteran prop James Slipper set for his 151st and final test.
• Argentina overhauled their side with seven changes and will start rookie Gerónimo Prisciantelli at flyhalf, switching Santiago Carreras to fullback for the Twickenham clash.
• South Africa kept continuity and brought Ox Nche back into the front row, with the title race concluding after Australia–New Zealand in Perth and Argentina–South Africa in London.