Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been given the job of Eden Park enforcer after being named to make his first start for the Wallabies this year against the All Blacks on Saturday.

The call-up for the big Queensland lock came as Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt also turned to a new starting partnership in the halves for the opening Bledisloe Cup clash, with Tate McDermott and James O’Connor trusted to run the show for Australia at the intimidating Auckland venue.

And, after years of patiently waiting, Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan has been given the chance to make his Test debut after being named as the back-up for McDermott on the bench.

As forecast, Max Jorgensen will make his debut at fullback following an injury to Andrew Kellaway, and Harry Potter also makes his return on the wing, after suf

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