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Rugby Championship: Round 4 fixtures, team lists, predictions

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The Rugby Championship just keeps on giving with two epic contests in Round 3.

The Wallabies pulled off the incredible with a post-siren come from behind victory in Townsville, while the All Blacks held on in the final minutes to keep their Eden Park winning run alive.

With the All Blacks holding onto a thin lead in top spot Round 4 could be crucial as we enter the backend of the tournament.

Read on as we bring you the latest team news below and look ahead to the Round 4 clashes.

Saturday, September 6

Australia vs. Argentina, Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 2:00pm AEST [5:00pm NZST, 6:00am RSA, 1:00am ARG]

Wallabies:

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Pumas:

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New Zealand vs. South Africa, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 5pm AEST [7pm NZST, 9am RSA, 4am ARG]

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Springboks: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Canan Moodie, Damian Willemse, Ethan Hooker, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach, Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Ruan Nortje, Lood de Jager, Thomas du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche

Replacements: Marnus van der Merwe, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Andre Esterhuizen

Teams news: Rassie Erasmus has rung the changes through his backline ahead of the side’s crucial Test in Wellington. Making seven personnel changes, Erasmus has introduced a new halfback pairing in Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, while Damian Willemse and Canan Moodie create the midfield pairing, Ethan Hooker makes his debut on the wing with Aphelele Fassi rounding out the changes in fullback. The forward pack has also seen changes with Siya Koli captaining and moving to flanker alongside Pieter-Steph du Toit, while No 8 Jasper Wiese will return following his suspension. The only personnel change sees Lood de Jager brought into the second row. Sticking with a five-three split on the bench Marnus van der Merwe, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Wilco Louw and RG Snyman make their way onto the bench, alongside Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, and Andre Esterhuizen.

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