On Saturday the Wallabies host the All Blacks for the fourth match of the 2004 Tri nations series.

For New Zealand, blind side flanker Jono Gibbs returns from injury. The others changes are lock Ali Williams replaces Simon Maling in the starting lineout. While Carl Hayman returns at tighthead prop in place of Greg Somerville who was selected just for the South African game two weeks ago.

All Black lock Keith Robinson was set to make a return this week but tore a calve muscle in match for his province Waikato.

Australia: Chris Latham; Clyde Rathbone, Stirling Mortlock, Matt Giteau, Lote Tuqiri; Stephen Larkham, George Gregan (captain); David Lyons, Phil Waugh, George Smith, Nathan Sharpe, Justin Harrison, Al Baxter, Brendan Cannon, Bill Young.

Replacements: Jeremy Paul, Matt Dunning, Dan Vickerman, John Roe, Chris Whitaker, Matthew Burke, Wendell Sailor.

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina; Doug Howlett, Tana Umaga (captain), Daniel Carter, Joe Rokocoko, Carlos Spencer, Justin Marshall; Xavier Rush, Marty Holah, Jono Gibbes, Ali Williams, Chris Jack, Carl Hayman, Keven Mealamu, Kees Meeuws.

Replacements: Andrew Hore, Greg Somerville, Mose Tuiali’i, Craig Newby, Byron Kelleher, Andrew Mehrtens, Sam Tuitupou.

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