With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.
Should the All Blacks beat the Wallabies? Yes, they should, but it feels like that every time. It's been three years since their last win.
There is some commentary suggesting Barrett is the solution for the All Blacks six woes. There are a dozen exceptional eights that would be licking their lips at the prospect of targeting an inexperienced blindside.
No spot has caused both New Zealand and Australia more heartache in recent times than blindside flanker.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to decide.
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has made five personnel changes to the side that narrowly bested the Wallabies in Melbourne last week, with three of those coming in the loose forwards.
The All Blacks will have at least one of their unavailable loose forwards from their first Bledisloe Cup match of the season back on deck for this weekend's rematch at Eden Park.
While it was seen by some as a stop-gap measure in the semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it's clear that Scott Barrett is now viewed as a genuine option on the blindside flank by the All Blacks selectors.
Coach Willie Walker has named a powerful Blues team for their historic women’s clash against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday.