All Blacks prop with Fijian links, George Bower has been named in Dave Rennie's starting lineup against the Wallabies this Saturday.
Rennie has shifted Damian McKenzie from fullback to No. 10 with Richie Mo'unga and Ruben Love injured.
This means Beauden Barrett will start at fullback, with Will Jordan and Leroy Carter on the wings.
Former captain Scott Barrett has forced his way into the starting lineup alongside Josh Lord in the locks.
Peter Lakai has been named at No. 7 for the injured Luke Jacobson, alongside Tupou Vaa'i and Wallace Sititi.
Also returning to the side after having last played in the 2023 Rugby World Cup is loose forward Shannon Frizell who is on the bench with Anton Segner.
Hooker Codie Taylor will captain the side.
All Blacks
Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Peter Lakai,
Wallace Sititi, Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett.
Impact
Asafo Aumua, George Bower, Pasilio Tosi, Shannon Frizell, Anton Segner, Kyle Preston, Rieko Ioane
Josh Moorby.
The All Blacks will play the Wallabies at 7.10pm Saturday at Eden Park.
