Beauden Barrett returns at fullback for New Zealand for Bledisloe Cup game against Australia

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has named Beauden Barrett at fullback for the first of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

Beauden's return to number 15 sees Will Jordan shift to right wing with Caleb Clarke replacing Mark Telea at left wing. Reiko Ioane and Jordie Barrett retain their midfield partnership.

Damian McKenzie continues to take the kicking responsibility with Cortez Ratima at scrum half while there are no changes in the back and second row with Sam Cane retaining his place in the side.

The final change sees Ethan de Groot returning at loosehead replacing Tamaiti Williams

“We have selected an experienced team which has combinations that have played some of our best rugby this season,” Robertson said.

“The Bledisloe Cup is so revered by both of these teams, we are expecting a classic showdown against our Australian rivals.

“We have acknowledged the rich history of the Cup this week as a team and recognize that history does not bestow any rights. The Bledisloe Cup is always hard-earned and each year is its own chapter in the Bledisloe story.”

New Zealand XV: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Wallace Sititi, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Scott Barrett (c), 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot

Reserves: 16 Asafo Aumua, Tamaiti Williams, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Sam Darry, 20 Luke Jacobson, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 Sevu Reece