All Blacks' coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to the side for the Test against Argentina in Nelson with Richie Mo'unga getting his first start.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has ticked off a few career highlights in the last 12 months and is gearing up for his 100th cap for the All Blacks to join an exclusive club.
Super Rugby took a break in June due to the international test window - here is a review of the action and the players who stood out ahead of The Rugby Championship later this year...
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his squad for the blockbuster three-Test Ireland Series that kicks off at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 9 June.
The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have confirmed.
New Zealand overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 14-10 victory over South Africa in a thrilling Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.