All Blacks make seven changes, Williams to start at lock

The All Blacks have made seven changes to their team to play Australia in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup/Tri-Nations rugby test at Brisbane.

Coach Graham Henry has overhauled the team who beat South Africa 35-17 on Saturday, making four changes to the backline and three to the forwards.

He has reverted to the side who beat Australia 32-12 in Christchurch with one exception, at lock, where Ali Williams starts instead of Jason Eaton.

Team:

Leon MacDonald, Rico Gear, Mils Muliaina, Aaron Mauger, Joe Rokocoko, Daniel Carter, Byron Kelleher, Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerry Collins, Ali Williams, Chris Jack, Carl Hayman, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock.

Reserves: Isaia Toeava, Luke McAlister, Jimmy Cowan, Chris Masoe, Jason Eaton, Greg Somerville, Andrew Hore.

- NZPA