New Zealand may have the Bledisloe Cup, but Australia will host the third and final Test match between the Wallabies and All Blacks on October 21. From kick-off time to squad lists, here are all the details you need.
The Bledisloe Cup match will be played in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. It is scheduled to start at 8:00 pm AEDT (7:00 pm local time).
Australia
1 Scott Sio, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 3 Sekope Kepu 4 Rob Simmons, 5 Adam Coleman, 6 Jack Dempsey, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 8 Sean McMahon, 9 Will Genia, 10 Bernard Foley, 11 Reece Hodge, 12 Kurtley Beale, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 14 Marika Koroibete, 15 Israel Folau.
Replacements: 16 Stephen Moore, 17 Tom Robertson, 18 Allan Alaalatoa, 19 Lukhan Tui, 20 Ned Hanigan, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Samu Kerevi, 23 Henry Speight.
New Zealand
1 Kane Hames, 2 Dane Coles, 3 Nepo Laulala, 4 Samuel Whitelock, 5 Scott Barrett, 6 Liam Squire, 7 Sam Cane, 8 Kieran Read, 9 Aaron Smith, 10 Lima Sopoaga, 11 Rieko Ioane, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 13 Ryan Crotty (captain), 14 Waisake Naholo, 15 Damian McKenzie.
Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Matt Todd, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 David Havili.
New Zealand took victory in the Bledisloe Cup this year in dominant fashion, winning the first match against Australia in Sydney by a significant margin – 54-34.
A 20-point win didn’t really reflect just how dominant New Zealand were however as they led by a record margin early on before a quiet end to the game allowed the Wallabies to make the scoreline look more respectable.
Australia did fire back in the second match of the series however and led for much of the game before eventually conceding defeat in a dramatic finish.
The All Blacks came away with a six-point win and became 2017’s winners of the Bledisloe Cup even though the Wallabies had come so close to upsetting their applecart.
New Zealand also won this year’s Rugby Championship going 6-0 undefeated in the tournament while Australia had an even split – two wins, two losses and two draws.
coldturkey
Roar Rookie
8:00 pm AEST (7:00 pm local time)? you actually mean 8:00 pm AEDT (7:00 pm AEST)
coldturkey
Roar Rookie
Barrett has been pretty average this year, too many nothing chip kicks, wasting possession with only one in five plays coming off. I'm keen to see what Lima Sopoaga can do. Damien Mackenzie is a flake and the Wallabies should definitely target him.
Raewyn Small
Guest
Raining here all day. Will be a very wet game. Interesting for both sides.
Redsfan1
Guest
I dont think Hansen is letting them go by choice. You may have a laissez-faire attitude to taking on the Wallabies but unfortunately I don't think Hansen does!
Furns'ie
Guest
Go the All Blacks, this weather should suit them tonight , not too warm
Muzzo
Guest
Great to see Shag giving Retallick & Barrett, some time away from the squad, as they have been possibly our best all season. In that, I'm not saying their replacements are not up to the standard required, as I'm sure Lima & de udder brudder, Scott, can do the job. Well let's put it this way both Aaron Smith & Lima Sapoaga, are just as familiar with each others play as what Perenara & Barrett are for their Super rugby franchise. Should be a reasonable game, considering, the weather will play an important part, as from what I've heard it's been raining since early this morning.
Stu B
Guest
Matt Todd out and Wayne Barnes to spec savers plus a quick brain transplant, should make an exciting game.