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Real-Time Coverage

As the New Zealand traditional hymn resonates around the arena, TV cameras capture Cam Roigard, the standout player from last week's fixture. The impactful All Black scrumhalf made the difference with his pair of tries.

Western Australia's arena is completely sold out with a massive crowd spectators creating an electric atmosphere as both sides walk out onto the well-manicured turf.

Playing Jerseys

The Wallabies will be displaying their First Nations jersey this evening, which features the usual gold base with additional green elements. The All Blacks are outfitted in their iconic all-black attire.

Pitch Situation

Conditions in Perth are damp. Intermittent rain throughout the day has left the turf slippery under the stadium illumination. Conditions remain mild with little wind to note.

Match Official

Official from England Matthew Carley has been assigned to take charge of this crucial match. His decisions are bound to spark debate among commentators throughout the broadcast.

Lineup Changes

New Zealand Starting XV

Multiple changes to the first XV for the Australian side – six alterations for the All Blacks, four of them due to fitness issues. Among the changes, Scott Barrett comes back to skipper the side, Damien McKenzie steps in for the injured Beauden Barrett at five-eighth, and Leicester Fainga’anuku is selected for Caleb Clarke.

This represents an inexperienced lineup with multiple starters with under ten caps to their name, and a another four players who have yet to pass 30 international appearances.

• 1. Tamaiti Williams
• 2. Codie Taylor
• 3. Fletcher Newell
• 4. Scott Barrett
• 5. Fabian Holland
• 6. Simon Parker
• 7. Ardie Savea
• 8. Peter Lakai
• 9. Cam Roigard
• 10. Damian McKenzie
• 11. Leicester Fainga’anuku
• 12. Jordie Barrett
• 13. Quinn Tupaea
• 14. Leroy Carter
• 15. Will Jordan

Replacements: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. George Bower, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Wallace Sititi, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Rieko Ioane, 23. Ruben Love

Australia Starting XV

The latest encounter brings further series of changes for the Australian team. Continuing the pattern, there is an entirely new halves combination with Tane Edmed getting a second start in the 10 jersey, this time alongside Jake Gordon, who comes in for the unavailable Tate McDermott.

In other changes, Filipo Daugunu is selected to Corey Toole on the wing, Allan Alaalatoa demotes Taniela Tupou to the bench, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto makes way for the reinstatement of Australia's key performer, Will Skelton, who is on temporary release from club rugby in France.

• 1. James Slipper
• 2. Billy Pollard
• 3. Taniela Tupou
• 4. Nick Frost
• 5. Will Skelton
• 6. Tom Hooper
• 7. Fraser McReight
• 8. Harry Wilson (captain)
• 9. Jake Gordon
• 10. Tane Edmed
• 11. Filipo Daugunu
• 12. Len Ikitau
• 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
• 14. Harry Potter
• 15. Max Jorgensen

Reserves: 16. Josh Nasser, 17. Tom Robertson, 18. Taniela Tupou, 19. Jeremy Williams, 20. Rob Valetini, 21. Ryan Lonergan, 22. James O’Connor, 23. Josh Flook.

Championship Standing

The Bledisloe Cup has been settled for another year, and the international competition appears destined to be retained by the South African team, but there remains significant motivation for both teams to deliver their best in this concluding fixture of the 2025 season on Australian soil.

This fixture represents an significant moment for the Wallabies to gain confidence ahead of their forthcoming European tour, while achieving valuable world ranking position ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Regardless of the final score, this encounter serves as a critical building block for both sides as they continue with their future objectives in test rugby.