Overview
- Leicester Fainga'anuku is recalled on the left wing for his first test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, replacing the injured Caleb Clarke.
- Tamaiti Williams and Fletcher Newell start at prop after Ethan de Groot was concussed and Tyrel Lomax injured his thumb.
- Peter Lakai is promoted to start at number eight, with Wallace Sititi moving to the bench.
- Quinn Tupaea replaces Billy Proctor at outside centre as Scott Barrett returns to the second row from a shoulder issue to captain the side.
- The bench is reshaped with recalls for Rieko Ioane, Ruben Love, George Bower and Pasilio Tosi.