It's that time of year again, as two of rugby union's oldest and proudest nations contest one of the sport's most well-known trophies – the Bledisloe Cup. Australia and New Zealand face off in Round 5 of the 2024 Rugby Championship this weekend in Sydney, with this being one half of the two matches which will decide who lifts this famous prize for the 64th time.
The Wallabies have not held the Bledisloe for over 20 years now, last doing so back in 2002 at the end of a five-year stretch of dominance over their Pacific neighbours. Joe Schmidt's side will hardly be coming into this must-win match full of confidence either, having been humbled 67-27 by Argentina in Round 4.
Los Pumas scored nine tries past the feeble Wallabies defence amid an all-out collapse in the second half, which saw the hosts overturn a 20-3 deficit after 30 minutes to run riot in Santa Fe. The All Blacks also suffered a fourth straight defeat to world champions and current Rugby Championship leaders South Africa, but that was by a much narrower scoreline of 18-12.
It's a match in which the Wallabies must bring their A-game to avoid another humiliating defeat against their historic opponents, and The Sporting News has all the scheduling, TV and live streaming details you'll need to follow the action from Sydney as Australia and New Zealand re-commence their long-standing rivalry.
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How to watch Wallabies vs. All Blacks in Australia: TV channel, live stream
- TV Channel: Channel Nine
- Live Stream: Stan Sport
Channel Nine are showing selected Rugby Championship matches on free-to-air TV for Australian viewers in 2024, with this first Bledisloe Cup match of the year, and a crucial one in the fifth round of the Championship as both sides look to get back to winning ways – fast.
Rugby fans down under can still also the action via a range of live streaming services, with Stan Sport continuing to be the home of the 15-man code in Australia.
What time is Wallabies vs. All Blacks match in 2024 Rugby Championship Round 5?
This 2024 Rugby Championship Round 5 match between Australia and New Zealand will take place at 3:45 p.m. local time (AEST) on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with the game taking place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales.
Here's how that Wallabies vs. All Blacks kick-off time from Sydney translates across the major time zones in Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, September 21 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, September 21 | 3:15 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, September 21 | 1:45 p.m. |
Wallabies vs. New Zealand lineups, team news
Joe Schmidt rings the changes for the Wallabies off the back of their record-breaking 40-point loss to the Pumas last time out, bringing five new faces into the starting XV – four of which come in the backline. Fraser McReight replaces Carlo Tizzano at openside, while Tom Wright, Hunter Paisami, Noah Lolesio and Nic White are also recalled; the latter duo forming a brand-new halves partnership.
Australia starting XV: Tom Wright, Andrew Kellaway, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Marika Koroibete, Noah Lolesio, Nic White; Angus Bell, Matt Faessler, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Jeremy Williams, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson.
Australia replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Tom Lynagh, Dylan Pietsch.
The All Blacks side has also been tinkered with following their much narrower loss in Cape Town, with two changes made at the front and back of the side. Gold Coast-born prop Ethan de Groot returns to displace Tamaiti Williams at loosehead, while Caleb Clarke is also back in the XV on the left wing, taking Mark Telea's place after a calf injury ruled him out against the Springboks.
New Zealand starting XV: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa'i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea.
New Zealand replacements: Asafo Aumua, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Ethan Blackadder, TJ Perenara, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sevu Reece.
2024 Rugby Championship schedule and results
| Date | Fixture | Time (AEST) | Venue |
| Saturday, September 21 | Australia vs. New Zealand | 3:45 pm | Accor Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday, September 22 | Argentina vs. South Africa | 7:00 a.m. | Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero |
| Saturday, September 28 | New Zealand vs. Australia | 5:05 p.m. | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday, September 29 | South Africa vs. Argentina | 1:00 a.m. | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela |
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