The All Blacks have welcomed the return of veteran lock Sam Whitelock to their starting lineup for their series-decider against Ireland at Wellington on Saturday.
Whitelock missed the second test with a concussion, but rejoins Brodie Rettalick in the second-row, with Scott Barrett moving back to No.6 in place of Dalton Papalii.
Blues midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could earn his first cap for the All Blacks after being named on the bench, following a standout Super Rugby Pacific debut season.
The forward pack has been bolstered by the return of tighthead prop Nepo Laulala, who will make his first appearance of the season.
Hooker Dane Coles and loose forward Akira Ioane have also been named on a new-look substitutes bench.
Will Jordan has been elevated from the reserves after an impressive cameo last week, and replaces Sevu Reece on the right wing, who shifts to No.11 in place of Leicester Fainga'anuku.
Crusaders second-five David Havili will make his first appearance of the series, replacing Quinn Tupaea in the midfield, who drops out of the match-day squad.
Centre Rieko Ioane will also bring up his 50th test cap for the All Blacks.
Head coach Ian Foster is embracing the challenge before them, and believes the tourists will bring out the best in his players.
"It's tough having a loss but the tough weeks are often the most exciting," Foster said.
"A series decider against a high-quality side is a great occasion for our growth as a team."
All Blacks: 1-George Bower, 2-Codie Taylor, 3-Nepo Laulala, 4-Brodie Retallick, 5-Sam Whitelock, 6-Scott Barrett, 7-Sam Cane (c), 8-Ardie Savea, 9-Aaron Smith, 10-Beauden Barrett, 11-Sevu Reece, 12-David Havili, 13-Rieko Ioane, 14-Will Jordan, 15-Jordie Barrett
Reserves: 16-Dane Coles, 17-Aidan Ross, 18-Ofa Tuungafasi, 19-Akira Ioane, 20-Dalton Papalii, 21-Folau Fakatava, 22-Richie Mo'unga, 23-Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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