A surprise starter and surprise position switch, headline the All Blacks team for the first test against Ireland.
Uncapped powerhouse Leicester Faingaanuku will start on the wing in Saturday's sold out clash in Auckland.
But the biggest eyebrow raiser comes in the forwards, with Scott Barrett set to start at blindside flanker for the first time in almost three years.
It all comes amid a Covid disrupted preparation for the All Blacks - which has only added intrigue to what is already their most anticipated season opener for several years.
Clay Wilson has more.
