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Australia vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch Rugby Championship Test online and on TV

Everything you need to know about Saturday’s Rugby Championship encounter in Brisbane

Jack de Menezes
Sports News Correspondent
Saturday 07 November 2020 09:30 GMT
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Beauden Barrett returns to fly-half for New Zealand’s clash with Australia
Beauden Barrett returns to fly-half for New Zealand’s clash with Australia

Australia take on New Zealand this weekend for the fourth time in five consecutive weekends as the Rugby Championship continues, with the Wallabies looking to bounce back from last weekend’s humiliating defeat.

With both sides going through something of a post-World Cup transition, fans were prepared for the unexpected in a four-game series that included the Bledisloe Cup clashes before the start of the Rugby Championship, following South Africa’s withdrawal and Argentina’s requirement to quarantine ahead of their participation Down Under.

But after a 16-16 draw in the opening contest in Wellington, the All Blacks returned to winning ways with a comfortable 27-7 win in Auckland. The Wallabies hoped that returning to home advantage would bring a change in fortunes, but it produced the complete opposite as New Zealand romped to a 43-5 victory that in truth could have been even larger.

After the Sydney defeat last weekend, the two teams head to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium where Australia will be hoping for an upset victory to get back into title contention.

One thing that may sway the game in their favour is Ian Foster’s decision to deploy an ‘experimental’ side for the clash, although any side that can boast Beauden Barrett at fly-half and four World Cup winners in the starting XV is still one to be feared. In response, Australia named their third different fly-half in four Tests with Reece Hodge installed at No 10, following James O’Connor and Noah Lolesio.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match.

When is it?

Australia vs New Zealand takes place on Saturday 7 November.

What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 8:45am GMT (9:45pm AEST)

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena from 8:15am GMT.

Teams

Australia: Tom Banks, Tom Wright, Jordan Petaia, Hunter Paisami, Marika Koroibete, Reece Hodge, Nic White; James Slipper, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Allan Alaalatoa; Rob Simmons, Matt Philip; Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper, Harry Wilson.

Replacements: Folau Fainga'a, Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Ned Hanigan, Liam Wright, Tate McDermott, Noah Lolesio, Filipo Daugunu.

New Zealand: Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ngani Laumape, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara; Karl Tu’inukuafe, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi; Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock; Akira Ioane, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea.

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Alex Hodgman, Tyrel Lomax, Patrick Tuipulotu, Cullen Grace, Brad Weber, Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan.

Form

Australia: WLLLL

New Zealand: LWWWW

Odds

Australia to win: 13/2

New Zealand to win: 1/11

Draw: 45/1

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