Wallabies prop Tom Robertson has been told to be more dynamic and he's eager to strut his stuff in the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship Tests.

Izack Rodda left the Queensland Reds in controversial circumstances last year and still hasn't spoken to his former coach since returning to Australia.

As it scores a controversial sponsorship, New Zealand Rugby says it will confirm the venues and dates for the Bledisloe Cup within a week.

Playmaker Duncan Paia'aua says he's still unsure when he will return to Super Rugby ranks despite earning a surprise Wallabies call-up.

Citing economic reasons, Jacinda Ardern's government has ticked off a border exemption to allow the Wallabies and All Blacks to contest the Bledisloe Cup.

Quade Cooper has become a shock Wallabies inclusion for matches against New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina, but the veteran may not get much game time.