The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites to wrap up another Bledisloe Cup, but Kieran Read knows they must remain fully focused.
The heat is on Michael Cheika amid just one win in six matches, not that he is showing it according to Michael Hooper.
Despite defeat in their Rugby Championship opener, head coach Mario Ledesma has made just one change for Saturday's Test in Mendoza.
We take a look at the stats behind the second round of fixtures in the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Australia travel to New Zealand.
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has made just one change for Saturday's game against Argentina, with Franco Mostert recalled.
Michael Cheika says it is "a little bit of a stretch" for opposite number Steve Hansen to claim Australia lacked respect in Sydney.
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.
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.
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.
Argentina threatened a shock in the first half in Durban on Saturday, but South Africa eventually hit their stride and cantered to victory.
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is fired up to face New Zealand in the opening Bledisloe Cup encounter of 2018.
New Zealand are favourites against Australia, but Kieran Read remains wary of the Wallabies.
A look at the four teams who will contest the Rugby Championship - New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina.