Sam Warburton has returned to the Welsh side which will take on the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday night.
The flanker has been side-lined with a neck injury for the last 6 weeks and will form a new look back-row alongside Taulupe Faletau and Ross Moriaty.
It’s a return to the scene of his most infamous moment is an international, having been sent off in the World Cup semi-final against France in 2011.
Wales have made five changes from their clash with England last weekend including strengthening their midfield with the inclusion of centre Jonathan Davies.
Auckland-born Gareth Anscombe has been named on the bench.
Coach Warren Gatland is under no illusions about the challenge that lies ahead.
"We know how tough the test series will be against back-to-back World Champions but the players are also aware how important this tour is."
"We’ve had a great welcome down here in New Zealand, the public have again made us fee very welcome and there is a good feel to the series."
Allun Wyn Jones has been selected at lock and will become the fifth centurion in Welsh Test match rugby history.
Wales team to play New Zealand
Starting XV: Liam Williams; George North, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, Hallam Amos; Dan Biggar, Rhys Webb; Gethin Jenkins, Ken Owens, Samson Lee; Bradley Davies, Alun Wyn Jones; Ross Moriarty, Sam Warburton, Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: Scott Baldwin, Rob Evans, Tomas Francis, Jake Ball, Ellis Jenkins, Gareth Davies, Gareth Anscombe, Scott Williams.
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