Tri-Nation team-news: Wallabies coach John Connolly will decide after training today whether or not Chris Latham will start at fullback in the Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand on Saturday.
The 72-test veteran was bracketed with Adam Ashley-Cooper at No 15 when Connolly named his side to take on the All Blacks in the crunch match at Eden Park.
An injury to Julian Huxley forced Connolly into the change at fullback, and Latham has been selected despite playing just one complete minor club match since undergoing knee reconstruction surgery after a pre-season training injury.
If Latham is ruled out, Adam Ashley-Cooper will play at fullback, with his place on the wing taken by Drew Mitchell.
Stephen Moore returns at hooker in place of Adam Freier after recovering from a sternum injury while David Lyons ousts Stephen Hoiles at No 8.
New Zealand coach Graham Henry made three changes to his side.
Byron Kelleher, Jerry Collins and Anton Oliver return after last weekend's 33-6 victory over the Springboks in Christchurch
Scrumhalf Kelleher comes in for Piri Weepu, Collins ousts Reuben Thorne at blindside flanker and Oliver replaces Keven Mealamu at hooker as the All Blacks seek the win that would see them win the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup.
Winger Sitiveni Sivivatu was not considered for selection because of a calf strain.
New Zealand: 15-Mils Muliaina, 14-Doug Howlett, 13-Isaia Toeava, 12-Luke McAlister, 11-Joe Rokocoko, 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Byron Kelleher; 8-Rodney So'oialo, 7-Richie McCaw (capt), 6-Jerry Collins, 5-Chris Jack, 4-Keith Robinson, 3-Carl Hayman, 2-Anton Oliver, 1-Tony Woodcock. Replacements: Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Reuben Thorne, Chris Masoe, Brendon Leonard, Aaron Mauger, Nick Evans.
Australia: 15-Chris Latham/Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14-Adam Ashley-Cooper/Drew Mitchell, 13-Stirling Mortlock (capt), 12-Matt Giteau, 11-Mark Gerrard, 10-Stephen Larkham, 9-George Gregan; 8-David Lyons, 7-George Smith, 6-Rocky Elsom, 5-Dan Vickerman, 4-Nathan Sharpe, 3-Guy Shepherdson, 2-Stephen Moore, 1-Matt Dunning. Replacements: Adam Freier, Al Baxter, Hugh McMeniman, Stephen Hoiles, Phil Waugh, Scott Staniforth, Drew Mitchell/Chris Latham.
