Overview

• Coach Scott Robertson confirmed a shoulder injury rules captain Scott Barrett out, with lock Fabian Holland starting and Ardie Savea taking the armband.
• New Zealand made four starting changes and six to the matchday 23, recalling Codie Taylor, Cam Roigard and Caleb Clarke, with Patrick Tuipulotu and Cortez Ratima on the bench.
• Will Jordan shifts to fullback, Leroy Carter starts on the right wing, and Damian McKenzie moves to the bench as Robertson prioritizes cohesion after the 43-10 loss to South Africa.
• Australia reshuffled their side with James Slipper set for his 150th Test, Max Jorgensen at fullback for the injured Andrew Kellaway, and James O’Connor and Tate McDermott paired in the halves.
• Eden Park remains a New Zealand stronghold with an unbeaten run since 1994, and the Bledisloe Cup is again at stake as Australia hold a one-point lead in the standings with two rounds left.