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There was no shortage of action in Tokyo as New Zealand beat Japan 69-31 in a contest featuring 15 tries.
Beauden Barrett will make history if he is named the best player in the world again, but he has some strong competition.
Australia will be determined to end their tour with a morale-boosting win over England after a barren run against their rivals.
New Zealand named eight Test debutants for their clash against Japan in Tokyo.
Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.
Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year as the All Blacks completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.
We look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia with the help of Opta data.
Rob Simmons will have a rare chance to impress from the start after being named as Adam Coleman's replacement against New Zealand.
Saturday's clash in Yokohama will see Damian McKenzie start for world champions New Zealand against rivals Australia.
Jed Holloway was one of three uncapped players included in the Wallabies squad for their meeting with the All Blacks.
Auckland loose forward Dalton Papalii could play his first Test for New Zealand later this year.
Having been out of action since November, Dane Coles was back for Wellington on Friday as they relegated Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Sam Cane said the "circumference and strength" of his neck was a big factor in getting him back on his feet.
New Zealand will be without flanker Sam Cane for the rest of 2018 after it was confirmed he fractured his neck in the win over South...
New Zealand trailed the Springboks 30-13 midway through the second half, but came roaring back to gain revenge.
South Africa looked set to pull off a famous double over New Zealand, but the world champions rallied to snatch a stunning win.
