Wallabies confirm big midfield call for All Blacks Test

Australia head coach Les Kiss has named rookie Isaac Henry at outside center to face New Zealand in the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park. Henry's inclusion is the sole starting change from the team that defeated South Africa 42-38 in Perth. Len Ikitau shifts to inside center to replace the suspended Hunter Paisami, while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii remains on the wing.

The Wallabies will seek to break a 40-year losing streak at Eden Park with several adjustments on the bench. Forwards Tom Hooper and Taniela Tupou returned to their European clubs because the fixture falls outside the international window. Consequently, Kiss altered his bench split to 5-3, bringing in Massimo de Lutiis, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Josh Nasser, and Declan Meredith.