Both sides have changes - Mulialina pulling out from The All Blacks and Luke Burgess coming back into The Wallabies. The inclusion of Burgess may well see a more competitive final score. Burgess will keep the New Zealand back row far more occupied than Sam Cordingley. The Australians will need all of his variety to keep All Black captain Richie McCaw at bay.
 
Saturday's match is without doubt a great initiative by both unions. It is an undertaking that should be admired by all in rugby circles, it is an event that is best summed up by Robbie Deans “Saturday is an historic occasion, and one that the players are excited about, and proud to be a part of”.
 
As for the result, the All Blacks have been playing tough rugby in the ANZ cup while The Wallabies have been training. The match practice will see The All Blacks home by 10 points. See you in Tokyo for next year's match!
 
 
 
New Zealand:
 
Isaia Toeava, Hosea Gear, Conrad Smith, Dan Carter, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald, Jimmy Cowan, Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Ali Williams, Brad Thorn, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock. Replacements: Keven Mealamu, Greg Somerville, Anthony Boric, Adam Thomson, Piri Weepu, Ma'a Nonu, Cory Jane.
 
 
Australia:
 
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper       (Brumbies)
14. Peter Hynes                      (Queensland Reds)
13. Ryan Cross                        (Western Force)
12. Stirling Mortlock                (Brumbies) captain
11. Drew Mitchell                     (Western Force)
10. Matt Giteau                     (Western Force)
9. Luke Burgess                     (NSW Waratahs)
8. Richard Brown                     (Western Force)
7. George Smith                       (Brumbies)
6. Dean Mumm                         (NSW Waratahs)
5. Nathan Sharpe                     (Western Force)
4. Mark Chisholm                      (Brumbies)
3. Al Baxter                                (NSW Waratahs)
2. Stephen Moore                     (Queensland Reds)
1. Benn Robinson                  (NSW Waratahs)
 
Run on reserves:
 
16. Adam Freier                        (NSW Waratahs)
17. Matt Dunning                       (NSW Waratahs)
18. Phil Waugh                          (NSW Waratahs)
19. David Pocock                    (Western Force)
20. Sam Cordingley                 (Queensland Reds)
21. Berrick Barnes                  (Queensland Reds)
22. Lachie Turner                     (NSW Waratahs)

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