Jack Goodhue's superb form in Super Rugby means he'll partner Ryan Crotty in the midfield against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday in the first Bledisloe Cup test.
It's Goodhue's second test start, having made his debut against France in Dunedin in June. He's been preferred to Anton Lienert-Brown, who is on the bench.
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Jordie Barrett, whose good form forced Ben Smith onto the wing in June, has missed out completely this time. Smith will play at fullback, while Waisake Naholo is on the right wing.
Sam Whitelock has been named to start in his 100th test. He will become the eighth All Black to reach a century and the first lock.
"On behalf of the team, we want to congratulate Sammy on what will be a very special night for him and his family," said All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
"We're all very proud of him. He's been an outstanding contributor to this team for a long time, both on and off the field.
"To play one test for the All Blacks is an achievement in itself, but to be good enough to be selected and play 100 tests is a remarkable feat. In doing so, he will join what is a small group of very special All Blacks."
Brodie Retallick returns for his first test since the demolition of South Africa at North Harbour last September, while Kieran Read will captain the side in his first test since November.
All Blacks squad to face the Wallabies
1 - Joe Moody, 2 - Codie Taylor, 3 - Owen Franks, 4 - Brodie Retallick, 5 - Sam Whitelock, 6 - Liam Squire, 7 - Sam Cane, 8 - Kieran Read (c), 9 - Aaron Smith, 10 - Beauden Barrett, 11 - Rieko Ioane, 12 - Ryan Crotty, 13 - Jack Goodhue, 14 - Waisake Naholo, 15 - Ben Smith
Reserves: 16 - Nathan Harris , 17 - Karl Tu'inukuafe, 18 - Ofa Tuungafasi, 19 - Scott Barrett, 20 - Ardie Savea, 21 - TJ Perenara, 22 - Damian McKenzie , 23 - Anton Lienert-Brown
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