Scotland's defence of their WXV2 title ended in heartbreak after a 31-22 defeat to Australia in a winner-takes-all showdown in Cape Town.
Ahead of the 2025 Lions tour, David Campese has claimed Australia "should not have a Kiwi coach", adding Six Nations title winner Joe Schmidt "hasn't won anything."
New Zealand overcame a slow start to beat Australia 33-13 on Saturday and sweep the two-test Bledisloe Cup series.
Everything you need to know as WXV returns for its second season, with England seeking to defend their title.
New Zealand scored four tries in the first 25 minutes and held off a late Australia fightback with 13 men to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller.
Highlights of the Rugby Championship match between Australia and New Zealand.
Australian rugby remains at a low ebb after their humiliating defeat to Argentina, and may even have hit rock-bottom, while the All Blacks appear a genuine fading force.
Argentina handed Australia a record-breaking Test defeat after a stunning turnaround saw them overturn a 17-point deficit to win 67-27 in the Rugby Championship.