Beauden Barrett and Vaea Fifita in doubt for third and final test against France

All Blacks first five Beauden Barrett and loose forward Vaea Fifita will not travel to Dunedin with the team for the third and final test against France because of concussion.

Both Barrett and Fifita suffered their concussions in last night's 26‑13 win over France in Wellington.

Coach Steve Hansen says both Barrett and Fifita will stay in Wellington tonight and will be monitored throughout the week.

Hansen said a decision will be made later in the week on whether they'll join the group in Dunedin ahead of Saturday's test.

In better news for the All Blacks, Hansen confirmed Sonny Bill Williams should be available for the Dunedin test after successfully recovering from knee surgery.

The squad flies out for Dunedin this afternoon.

Meanwhile, the United States has recorded its’ first‑ever win over Scotland 30‑29 in a thrilling rugby test earlier today.

In other test match results New Zealand defeated France 26-13 Italy beat Japan 24-22 while Ireland beat Australia 26-21.

Wales beat Argentina 30-12, while Russia have defeated Canada 43-20.

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