The Wallabies have signaled their intention to attack the All Blacks' fast pace game plan by deploying dual openside flankers in the starting side for their Rugby Championship decider in Sydney.
For the first time in their international careers, David Pocock and Michael Hooper have been named to start.
Veteran second‑five Matt Giteau returns from injury for his first start against New Zealand since 2011.
The 93‑Test play‑maker will join Bernard Foley and Tevita Kuridrani in the Wallabies midfield.
Auckland‑born Dean Mumm’s rise since returning from European Rugby continues, with the mobile lock moving in to the starting side to replace Will Skelton, who has been moved to the reserves bench for the first time this season.
Drew Mitchell will get his first opportunity in the Wallabies starting XV this international season, joining Adam Ashley‑Cooper and Israel Folau in the Wallabies back three.
The Wallabies play the All Blacks at 10.05pm Saturday.
Wallabies: 1. Scott Sio, 2. Stephen Moore, 3. Sekope Kepu, 4. Dean Mumm, 5. James Horwill, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. Michael Hooper, 8. David Pocock, 9. Nick Phipps, 10. Bernard Foley, 11. Drew Mitchell, 12. Matt Giteau, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Adam Ashley‑Cooper, 15. Israel Folau
Reserves: 16. Tatafu Polota‑Nau, 17. James Slipper, 18. Greg Holmes, 19. Will Skelton, 20. Ben McCalman, 21. Nic White, 22. Matt Toomua, 23. Kurtley Beale
Source: tvnz.co.nz
