 The test, which took place on 29 September, was the first test start of Tu'ungafasi's international career.Tu'ungafasi was replaced by debutant, Angus Ta'avao, in the 51st minute, with the test ending in a 35-17 win, as well as New Zealand's third consecutive win of the competition.On the 2018 end-of-season tour, Tu'ungafasi earned a start against Japan, being preferred over Tim Perry as the starting loosehead prop for the test.