Two players could make their Australia debuts against New Zealand in Auckland as Michael Cheika responds to a limp defeat in Sydney.
New Zealand have been forced into two changes for Saturday's clash with Australia, when prop Owen Franks will win his 100th cap.
The knives are being sharpened for Michael Cheika, but Australia's coach insists he is more demanding of himself than any observer.
Having been out of action with concussion since the Six Nations in March, Dylan Hartley is content he is ready for a return.
Danny Cipriani is to face an independent disciplinary panel on Wednesday after being charged by the Rugby Football Union.
After Gloucester closed disciplinary proceedings against Danny Cipriani with a fine, the RPA does not think the RFU need to take action.
Australia may have won just one of their last six Tests, but Tatafu Polota-Nau has no doubt Michael Cheika should remain in charge.
The All Blacks can clinch the Bledisloe Cup against Australia on Saturday and Aaron Smith wants to see improvement from their opening win.
After negotiating an exit from his contract with Scotland, Dan McFarland will take the head coaching reins at Ulster.
Argentina gave up a half-time lead to lose to South Africa in Durban, but Rassie Erasmus knows his Springboks side must raise their game.
New Zealand and Australia suffered casualties in Sydney on Saturday that will force changes in the second Bledisloe Cup Test next weekend.
New Zealand turned on the style in the second half in Sydney after the Wallabies had defended superbly to lead at the break.
The Wallabies held their own against the All Blacks for 40 minutes, but Michael Cheika and Michael Hooper were frustrated by what came next.
Steve Hansen felt New Zealand experienced "a different type of explosion" in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
After being fined for common assault and resisting arrest, Gloucester and England fly-half Danny Cipriani published an apology on Twitter.
Tom Robertson described his call-up to Australia's starting XV against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship as "a dream come true".