Overview
- New Zealand beat South Africa 24-17 in Auckland, with Ardie Savea’s late turnover sealing his 100th Test and extending the All Blacks’ Eden Park unbeaten run to 51 matches.
- Scott Robertson lauded his side’s resilience after tries to Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan and Quinn Tupaea, with the win lifting New Zealand back to the top of The Rugby Championship.
- Selection headaches emerged for Wellington as Codie Taylor was ruled out after failing his HIA and Emoni Narawa was left unlikely pending scans on a rib injury.
- Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus vowed changes, acknowledging a sloppy start that effectively gifted the All Blacks 14 early points despite a strong late push.
- Australia stayed in title contention by overturning Argentina 28-24 in Townsville, with captain Harry Wilson repeatedly declining penalty kicks before Angus Bell’s post‑hooter winner and Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii’s two tries.