Veteran All Black Ali Williams has complete faith in his rookie locking partner ahead of tomorrow night’s Test against the Flying Fijians.

The 61 test veteran will line up next to debutant Jarrad Hoeata who was named to start in his first match for the All Blacks in front of his Highlanders' home crowd.

Despite Williams’ vast experience he said he doesn’t feel a need to say too much to his inexperienced teammate.