Brisbane junior Isaac Henry will start in the centres in the first Bledisloe Cup Test of 2026 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday night.
The 27-year-old replaces the suspended Hunter Paisami and will partner with current John Eales Medallist Len Ikitau in the midfield.
Henry is the only change to the starting XV that defeated the Springboks in Perth, with scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan returning to Eden Park for the first time since making his Test debut last year.
He’ll partner Ben Donaldson in the halves with wingers Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Max Jorgensen and fullback Tom Wright again making up the back three.
Allan Alaalatoa will lead an experienced run on front row in what will be his 95th appearance in gold, combining with loosehead prop Angus Bell and hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa.
Force skipper Jeremy Williams and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will continue to build on their second row partnership, with Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson forming a familiar starting loose forward trio.
There are a number of shifts on the bench, with Wallaby #1000 Massimo De Lutiis returning to the side in place of Taniela Tupou who has returned to France. De Lutiis creating a finishing front row alongside Queensland teammates Aidan Ross and Josh Nasser.
23-year-old Lachlan Shaw will line up in his first Bledisloe Cup Test, and sixth appearance in his debut international season as the substitute lock, while Nick Champion de Crespigny has been selected for his second match in gold in 2026.
The coaches have returned to a 5/3 split on the pine with Tate McDermott again the replacement scrumhalf, while Declan Meredith has been selected as the substitute flyhalf and can also cover fullback. Harry Potter finalises the matchday 23.
Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: "Keeping consistency in the starting side gives us a solid foundation, while adding some freshness on the bench will provide energy late in the game.
“There aren’t many tougher challenges than playing New Zealand at Eden Park, but it’s one we’re excited by and know that we will need to be at our best in all aspects of our game."
1. Angus Bell (58 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (31 Tests) - #918; Southern Districts
3. Allan Alaalatoa (94 Tests) #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Jeremy Williams (33 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (48 Tests) - #914; Randwick Rugby
6. Rob Valetini (69 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (47 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (43 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Ryan Lonergan (13 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Ben Donaldson (26 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles
11. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (25 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
12. Len Ikitau (55 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Isaac Henry (4 Tests) - #999; Kenmore Bears
14. Max Jorgensen (28 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (51 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Josh Nasser (16 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)
17. Aidan Ross (7 Tests) - #994; Bond University
18. Massimo De Lutiis (3 Tests) - #1000; Surfers Paradise Dolphins
19. Lachlan Shaw (5 Tests) - #996; University of Queensland
20. Nick Champion de Crespigny (5 Tests) - #991; Canberra Grammar School
21. Tate McDermott (56 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Declan Meredith (3 Tests) - #997; Barron Trinity Bulls
23. Harry Potter (16 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 26 defeated by France 42 on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 57 defeated Italy 10 on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth
Wallabies 35 defeated Japan 32 on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka
Wallabies 56 defeated Japan 17 on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies 27 defeated Argentina 21 on Saturday August 29 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy
Wallabies 28 drew with Argentina 28 on Saturday September 5 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Wallabies 42 defeated South Africa 38 on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 5:10pm AEDT on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEDT on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London
Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Nations Championships Finals Weekend, Weekend starting November 27
