All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is ill and has been withdrawn from today’s Brisbane Test against the Wallabies. He has been replaced on the bench in the 19 jersey by Tupou Vaa’i.

“Lachlan [Swinton], Tom [Wright] and Angus [Bell] have been excellent over the past seven weeks and have earned their first jersey for Australia through hard work and good performances.As a whole group we were really disappointed after last weekend and we get a chance to show our character on Saturday in Brisbane." - Dave Rennie

“It’s going to be a really special night for James [Slipper] in front of his family and friends back at his home ground and I know the team will be doing everything they can to make sure it’s a memorable result.” - Dave Rennie.

"Cullen Grace is a young man who has also been very impressive. He's got a nice, quiet demeanour about him, but we know he's excited. Will Jordan has also been working really hard; he's settled in really, really well and he's got a calmness about him. He's been doing a great job behind the scenes and we're delighted he's got his opportunity." - Ian Foster

"We've been really impressed with Akira [Ioane]. He's keen, he's ready and to have his first Test start is pretty special. I know Asafo is also excited for his first Test and he'll bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm when he comes off the bench." - Ian Foster

"We've been really delighted with the whole squad, so we feel that there are some players who are really putting their hand up and deserve an opportunity. Secondly, it's been a big three-week Test series to date against Australia; it'll be another massive Test, so we've brought in some freshness and new energy into the group. Players are jumping out of their skins to get onto the park." - Ian Foster