The All Blacks End-of-year tour began with a 23–18 loss to Australia in Bledisloe Cup 3. This was the first loss against Australia since 2015, and the first time since 2011 that the All Blacks had lost multiple test matches. On 4 November, Hansen led an experimental, youthful and inexperienced side to a 31–22 uncapped win over the Barbarians at Twickenham. This was backed up by two wins over France, 38–18 and 28–23 over a French XV side. On 18 November, New Zealand was pushed by Scotland in Edinburgh, going into half time 3–all. Had it not been for a try saving tackle by Beauden Barrett, the game could have ended in a draw to a loss. However, because of Barrett, the game finished in a win 22–17. New Zealand finished their tour with a convincing 33–18 win over Wales in Cardiff.