All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made sweeping changes to his squad ahead of this weekend’s clash with Wales.
The Springboks will host England, Scotland, and Wales next year as the southern and northern hemispheres embark on the groundbreaking new Nations Championship.
Japan head coach Eddie Jones says the frequency and severity of sanctions being handed out to players during international matches is getting out of hand.
Ireland claimed their record-biggest win over Australia, while there were also wins for Wales and France in international Test rugby action on Saturday.
A dislocated shoulder picked up in the Test against Argentina over the weekend has ruled Wales star player and captain Jac Morgan out of action for about a month.
Argentina kicked off their end-of-year campaign with a well-deserved 52-28 triumph over Wales as the Steve Tandy era began on a disappointing note in front of a hopeful crowd in Cardiff.