The 2020 end of year rugby union tests, also referred to as the 2020 Autumn internationals in the Northern Hemisphere, were a number of rugby union test matches contested during the months of October, November and December 2020, primarily involving countries from the Northern Hemisphere hosting those from the Southern Hemisphere. Also involved in matches were those from second-tier teams. These international games counted towards World Rugby's ranking system, with a team typically playing from two to four matches during this period.
Michael Hooper became the 12th Wallaby to earn his 100th test cap.
This was the first draw between the two nations since they drew 12–12 at ANZ Stadium in 2014, and the first in New Zealand since they drew 9–9 at Athletic Park in 1962.
Due to travel restrictions, the opening two matches of the Bledisloe Cup were officiated by non-neutral referees with the support of the respective unions and their coaches.[3]
Beauden Barrett was originally named at fullback for New Zealand, but withdrew due to an achilles injury and was replaced by Damian McKenzie. Nepo Laulala then withdrew from the bench at tighthead for personal reasons, and was replaced by Tyrel Lomax.
Due to travel restrictions, the opening two matches of the Bledisloe Cup were officiated by non-neutral referees with the support of the respective unions and their coaches.[3]
The below games were the originally scheduled games as per the World Rugby calendar pre-COVID 19 outbreak, and cancelled due to various global restrictions
