The All Blacks and Black Ferns will feature in a blockbuster double-header in Auckland next year, while Wellington is set to host the mouth-watering RWC 2019 preview between the All Blacks and South Africa.
World Rugby has announced two All Blacks and two Springboks on the shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year award, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards in Monte Carlo on 25 November.
The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen, Ruhan Nel and JD Schickerling have been named in the Springbok squad of 36 for the 2018 November Tests in the UK and France.