Wales boss Warren Gatland has given a vote of confidence to the team that ran world champions South Africa close 11 days ago as they target a first victory over New Zealand since 1953.
New Zealand coach Graham Henry says his young players will be all the better for having to dig deep and find a late try to defeat Munster 18-16 Munster at Thomond Park.
Max Evans has spent the last two Scotland games watching his younger brother carve out a Test career - but the pair are set to trade places in Saturday's final autumn international.
Ireland forwards Paul O'Connell, Rory Best and Alan Quinlan have been included in an extended squad for their vital clash with Argentina at Croke Park.
Nathan Hines feels the back-handed compliment paid to the Scotland forwards by South Africa captain John Smit shows Frank Hadden's pack are making their mark on the world stage.
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