Overview
- New Zealand made six changes for the sold-out Perth Test, with captain Scott Barrett returning and Damian McKenzie starting at fly-half after Beauden Barrett’s shoulder injury.
- Australia overhauled their XV with five changes, naming Tane Edmed at No. 10 and benching James O’Connor, starting Will Skelton at lock, and bringing Jake Gordon in for the injured Tate McDermott.
- Veteran prop James Slipper will make his 151st and final Test appearance for the Wallabies.
- South Africa lead the standings by a point and will seal the Championship with a bonus-point victory at Twickenham, with New Zealand and Australia needing help from the Pumas to stay in contention.
- Argentina refreshed their side with seven changes, including Gerónimo Prisciantelli at fly-half, while the Springboks retained Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at No. 10 and restored Ox Nche to the front row.