Australia v New Zealand: Bledisloe Cup rugby union international – live

Updates as the Wallabies seek redemption against the All BlacksKick-off time in Sydney is 4pm local/6pm NZDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAbove ground, atmospheric conditions are glorious. The temperature in Sydney is mild, the light rain of recent days has drifted away, and the afternoon’s easterly breeze is on the wane.The Accor Stadium ground itself looks very patchy. This is the fourth match of a busy day that has already featured the Wallaroos v Scotland, Australia’s men’s 7s v Fiji, and Australia’s women’s 7s v New Zealand. Continue reading…

The Wallabies are wearing their First Nations uniform this afternoon, and all jerseys will feature 881, the cap number of Nathan Charles, stitched into the material. The former hooker was recently diagnosed with MND and is a guest of honour at the ground today, including conducting the prematch coin toss. Above ground, atmospheric conditions are glorious. The temperature in Sydney is mild, the light rain of recent days has drifted away, and the afternoon’s easterly breeze is on the wane. The Accor Stadium ground itself looks very patchy.

This is the fourth match of a busy day that has already featured the Wallaroos v Scotland, Australia’s men’s 7s v Fiji, and Australia’s women’s 7s v New Zealand. Team News Wallabies: Australia coach Les Kiss has named Declan Meredith as starting flyhalf and uncapped playmaker Harry McLaughlin-Phillips ⁠as back-up. with both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson unavailable because of leg injuries. An injury to Len Ikitau and the continuing suspension of Hunter Paisami