Henry in for suspended Paisami in Bledisloe test
Isaac Henry will replace the suspended Hunter Paisami in the Wallabies team for the first Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand on Saturday.
Paisami was given a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle. It happened during the 42-38 win over South Africa last month. His absence is the only change to the starting side.
Henry, a 27-year-old Queensland Reds centre, will win his fifth cap at Eden Park. Len Ikitau has recovered from an ankle injury and will move to inside centre.
Coach Les Kiss said keeping the same team gives a solid base. The Wallabies are unbeaten in six games. But they have not won at Eden Park since 1986.
New Zealand have won the Bledisloe Cup for 23 years in a row. The Wallabies are desperate to end that run.
The All Blacks have picked Damian McKenzie at fly-half. It is a bold move for the home team. The match is expected to be a tough battle in Auckland.
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