Australia vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | 2026 International
by Trystan Pugh ·
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Australia seek revenge on New Zealand for a hammering at Eden Park last weekend.
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Australia team news
Squad: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Isaac Henry, 11 Harry Potter, 10 Declan Meredith, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Josh Nasser, 1 Aidan Ross
Replacements: 16 Billy Pollard, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Massimo De Lutiis, 19 Josh Canham, 20 Carlo Tizzano, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Filipo Daugunu
New Zealand team news
Squad: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Josh Moorby, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Wallace Sititi, 7 Peter Lakai, 6 Tupou Vaa’i, 5 Fabian Holland, 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 1 George Bower
Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Shannon Frizell, 20 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23 Rieko Ioane
Australia vs New Zealand prediction
The Bledisloe Cup will remain with New Zealand following their emphatic 50-19 victory at Eden Park last weekend, but Australia will have a chance to make amends in Sydney this time around in what is their final home Test of 2026.
The Wallabies were very much in the contest last week, and were only three points behind the All Blacks at half-time. However, Dave Rennie's New Zealand took full control after the break and asserted their superiority.
Both camps were hit with a number of injuries in that contest and will be forced to field quite different sides this time around. The outcome of this contest will depend on who adapts to the absences better, but it's clear that New Zealand boast superior strength in depth and they seem better equipped to deal with these circumstances.
We don't expect the scoreline to be as one-sided this time, especially in Sydney, and there have certainly been plenty of positives since Les Kiss stepped into the Wallabies hot seat. However, we can only see one winner.
Australia vs New Zealand tip: New Zealand to win
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