Overview

• New Zealand Rugby confirmed Barrett’s shoulder injury rules him out of the Bledisloe opener at Eden Park, with availability targeted for Perth.
• Fabian Holland starts at lock alongside Tupou Vaa’i, and Patrick Tuipulotu returns from injury to provide bench cover.
• Scott Robertson makes four changes to the starting XV and six to the matchday 23 following the 43-10 defeat to South Africa.
• Codie Taylor and Cam Roigard return to start, Cortez Ratima takes a bench role for Finlay Christie, and Peter Lakai replaces Du’Plessis Kirifi among the reserves.
• The back three is reshaped with Caleb Clarke on the left wing, Leroy Carter on the right, Will Jordan restored to fullback, and Damian McKenzie moving to the bench.