Inspirational skipper and open-side flanker Richie McCaw, (ribs) lock Brad Thorn,(hamstring) and winger Sitiveni Sivivatu (ankle)returned to the starting lineup after they were rested from last week's 101-14 win against Samoa in New Plymouth with minor injuries.
For Australia, centre Ryan Cross, flanker George Smith, lock Nathan Sharpe, tighthead prop Al Baxter and hooker Stephen Moore all return to the starting team for the Test.