 Tu'ungafasi was replaced by Perry after 54 minutes during the 69-31 victory and the following week, replaced Karl Tu'inukuafe, in New Zealand's narrow 16-15 win over England at Twickenham Stadium.Having absolutely proved his ability to cover both loosehead and tighthead Prop, Tu'ungafasi was once again named by Steve Hansen, as the All Blacks' reserve loosehead Prop for their upcoming 17 November test, against World Rugby's number 2-ranked side, Ireland.Nepo Laulala was chosen as the reserve tighthead prop over Tu'ungafasi.