‘Why not’: Wilson’s Wallabies plot 40-year first

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson believes Australia can end their nearly 40-year drought at Eden Park ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks in Auckland. Australia has not defeated New Zealand at Eden Park since 1986 and has lost 11 consecutive Tests against their trans-Tasman rivals. However, Wilson noted that the squad gained confidence from snapping a 62-year drought against South Africa at Ellis Park last year.

Australia enters the match on a six-Test unbeaten run under coach Les Kiss, while the All Blacks enter following three straight losses. The Wallabies made one starting change with Isaac Henry replacing the suspended Hunter Paisami at center, while bench forwards Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper are unavailable after returning to their overseas clubs. New Zealand faces their own injuries, leading to Damian McKenzie starting at flyhalf and Beauden Barrett at fullback.