Australia will be looking to pull off a shock by beating their trans-Tasman rivals in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth.
Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen have played down comments the All Blacks head coach made about his opposite number.
Australia have opted to make four changes to their starting team to face New Zealand, with James O'Connor to start.
New Zealand made six changes to their starting side to face Australia, with Ardie Savea making a surprise positional switch.