MELBOURNE :New Zealand lock Tupou Vaa'i has been ruled out of the final Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on Saturday after injuring his right knee in training, the team said.

Fabian Holland will take Vaa'i's place in the starting side with Patrick Tuipulotu providing cover off the bench.

The winner at Perth Stadium can claim the Rugby Championship title if leaders South Africa lose their final match to Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.

Revised New Zealand team:

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