Bledisloe Cup 1 - ANZ Stadium - Sydney

 Sonny Bill Williams of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Ned Hanigan of the Wallabies and Kieran Read of the All Blacks compete for the ball in the lineout during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Israel Folau of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images AsiaPac)  

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 Liam Squire of the All Blacks is tackled by Will Genia of the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kurtley Beale of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Nolan/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 A general view is seen during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Ofa Tu'ungafasi of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Liam Squire of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Rieko Ioane of the All Blacks scores a try during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Samu Kerevi of Australia is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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next test:

Aug 26

NZ v Australia

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Dunedin, NZ

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New Zealand v British & Irish Lions - 2nd Test Match- Wellington

 The series trophy during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Waisake Naholo of New Zealand is tackled International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Jack McGrath of the Lions is tackled by Codie Taylor of the All Blacks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at the Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 The Lions faces the All Black Haka during the match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Taulupe Faletau of the Lions wins the lineout ball during the match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Aaron Smith of the All Blacks clears the ball from a ruck during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at the Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 A general view of the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Conor Murray of the Lions hands off Ardie Savea of the All Blacks to score his team's second try during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at the Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Sam Warburton of the Lions is tackled by Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks and teammates during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at the Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Conor Murray of the Lions feeds a scrum during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Elliot Daly of the Lions breaks through the All Blacks during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Westpac Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(June 30, 2017 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Bledisloe Cup 2 / Wellington

 A general view is seen prior to the during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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ALL BLACKS SECURE BLEDISLOE CUP

New Zealand secured a bonus-point win over Australia for the second time in a week in the Rugby Championship, triumphing 29-9 in Wellington.

http://www.sanzarrugby.com/therugbychampionship/news/all-blacks-secure-bledisloe-cup/

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 Brodie Retallick of New Zealand on the charge during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Michael Hooper of Australia is tackled by Dane Coles and Sam Whitelock of New Zealand during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Kieran Read of the All Blacks celebrates with the Bledisloe Cup during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Wallabies win The Rugby Championship 2015 / Sydney

A Wallabies jersey is seen in their changeroom prior to the Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Australia have broken New Zealand's hold on the Rugby Championship trophy thanks to a 27-19 win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Saturday's decider in Sydney.

The All Blacks had won every previous Rugby Championship since the expansion to four teams in 2012, but were outscored three tries to two by their hosts in a thrilling contest at ANZ Stadium.

This is Australia's first title since claiming the Tri-Nations in 2011. The result also means New Zealand must win next week's clash at Eden Park if they are to retain the Bledisloe Cup, which they have held since 2003.

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Stephen Moore of the Wallabies tackles Kieran Read of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 David Pocock of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the match: A mention for David Pocock, who was excellent once again, but we have to go for Nic White, who only needed 15 minutes on the field to change the complexion of the game.

Moment of the match: The All Blacks are usually the ones who produce a fast finish but White's try will long be remembered as it sealed a memorable win.  

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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A general view is seen a scrum packs during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Nick Phipps of the Wallabies waits for the ball from the scrum during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 next test:

 Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand v Australia

Eden Park

Aug 15

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Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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67 days till RWC 2015

Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium

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Richie McCaw of the All Blacks runs out onto the field for his 100th game as All Black captain during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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Three tries in the final ten minutes saw New Zealand - in Richie McCaw's 100th game as captain - beat Wales 34-16 at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

15-16 up on 69 minutes, Wales were sniffing a massive win over the All Blacks. But then fly-half Beauden Barrett's individual score knocked the stuffing out of the Welsh before Kieran Read and Barrett again sealed New Zealand's fourth win of their successful end-of-year international tour.

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Sam Warburton the captain of Wales leads his team onto the pitch during the International match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)

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Man of the match: While he was a little shaky early on, that moment of quality when he floored Wales with a chip that resulted in a key try almost saw Beauden Barrett win this award. But in the end we go for Kieran Read after a tireless effort in Cardiff.

Match Report / Planet Rugby

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Julian Savea of the All Blacks scores his sides opening try despite the challenge from Alex Cuthbert of Wales during the International match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)

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 Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand is sandwiched by Dan Lydiate (bottom) and Richard Hibbard during the International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe)

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 Kieran Read of the All Blacks is tackled during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Richie McCaw of the All Blacks is tackled during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

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 Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks makes a break during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Kieran Read of the All Blacks scores a try in the tackle of Justin Tipuric of Wales during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Kieran Read (R) of the All Blacks scores his sides fourth try despite the attentions of Justin Tipuric of Wales during the International match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)

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 Richie McCaw of the All Blacks and Jamie Roberts of Wales contest the high ball during the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Wales captain Sam Warburton (c) Dan Lydiate (l) and Mike Phillips combine to thwart Richie McCaw of New Zealand during the International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe)

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 Alex Cuthbert of Walesis upended as Leigh Halfpenny gathers possession during the International match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)

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Wales scrum half Rhys Webb scores the first Wales try during the International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe)

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Jamie Roberts of Wales is tackled by Wyatt Crockett of the All Blacks during the International match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)

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Wyatt Crockett of the All Blacks drinks from the trophy following the Intenational match between Wales and the New Zealand All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 21, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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Scotland v New Zealand / Edinburgh

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All Blacks survive Scotland scare

 Ryan Crotty of All Black is tackled by Alex Dunbar of Scotland during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Europe)

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 Ben Smith of the All Blacks is tackled by Ross Ford of Scotland during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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Jeremy Thrush's late try finally killed off a valiant Scottish challenge as New Zealand scrapped to a 24-16 win at Murrayfield.

The Scots performed exceptionally, acquitting themselves with more grit and more aptitude than in any recent encounters with the World Champions, keeping pace with a much-changed, but nonetheless exemplary All Blacks unit until the 74th minute, and recording their narrowest defeat in this fixture for 23 years.

Planet Rugby Match Report

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 Jeremy Thrush of the All Blacks is tackled during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Victor Vito of the All Balcks scores a try during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Europe)

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Man of the match: Jeremy Thrush made yards aplenty in the loose, tackled fiercely, was at the coalface throughout a dominant scrummaging display and scored the all-important try.

Moment of the match: Greig Laidlaw's miss. Ten minutes is a long time to play against New Zealand, but with the scoreboard and the crowd behind them, who knows what might have been...

Villain of the match: A few spats, but nothing too sinister to report.

 Colin Slade of the All Blacks is tackled by Alex Dunbar of Scotland during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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 Malakai Fekitoa of the All Blacks is tackled during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

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 Greig Laidlaw of Scotland stands alone in front of Victor Vito and the All Balcks during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Europe)

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 All Black captain Richie McCaw (L) during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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Ryan Crotty of the All Blacks is tackled by Alex Dunbar of Scotland during the Viagogo Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images Europe)

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next test: 

22 nov

Wales v NZ

Millennium Stadium

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Scotland v Tonga

•  Rugby Park /
Kilmarnock

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