Henry named at centre as Wallabies keep Suaalii on wing
Len Ikitau shifts to inside centre following Hunter Paisami's suspension, while Australia makes four changes to its bench for the Eden Park Test.
Isaac Henry will start at outside centre against New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup Test at Auckland's Eden Park, with Wallabies coach Les Kiss retaining Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as a winger.
Henry is the sole alteration to Australia's starting XV following the 42-38 victory over South Africa in Perth. He will partner Len Ikitau, who has recovered from an ankle injury and switches to inside centre following Hunter Paisami's suspension.
The 27-year-old Henry is preparing for his fifth Test. Kiss previously coached him at the Queensland Reds and gave him his international debut against Japan in Osaka two months ago.
Australia has also brought Josh Nasser, Massimo De Lutiis, Nick Champion de Crespigny and Declan Meredith onto the bench, selecting five forwards and three backs. De Lutiis replaces Taniela Tupou and Champion de Crespigny replaces Tom Hooper after both departing players returned to their European clubs. Kiss said continuity among the starters would provide a foundation, while the bench changes would add late-game energy.
The Wallabies are unbeaten across six matches, but have lost their past 24 Tests against New Zealand at Eden Park. Their last victory over the All Blacks at the ground was in 1986. New Zealand has retained the Bledisloe Cup since 2003.
For the All Blacks, Damian McKenzie takes over at fly half with Ruben Love ruled out by an ankle injury and Richie Mo'unga sidelined by a calf injury. Beauden Barrett starts at fullback, joining brothers Scott, at lock, and Jordie, at inside centre.
