Beauden Barrett is back at first-five and Ben Smith is back at fullback for the All Blacks, while one veteran's return has him emotional ahead of his last test on New Zealand soil.
Coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to the side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Tonga in Hamilton, and midfielder Ryan Crotty, who's headed overseas at the end of the season, is determined to make the most of his chances.
Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.