Injuries and form fluctuations have ensured Graham Henry has named the same All Blacks starting XV for Saturday night’s test against the Wallabies as the one which walloped the Aussies 49-28 in Melbourne on July 31.

But there is no place in the reserves for new recruit Sonny Bill Williams, with Isaia Toeava listed as cover for the midfielders and outside backs.

Henry has made four changes to the side that squeaked home 23-22 against the Wallabies in Sydney on September 11, with Joe Rokocoko returning to the left wing, Dan Carter back in the playmaker’s role, Jimmy Cowan at halfback and Jerome Kaino at blindside flanker.

Rokocoko replaces the injured Israel Dagg, Carter is back in place of the dumped Aaron Cruden, Cowan fills in for the wounded Piri Weepu and Kaino returns to his regular gig with Victor Vito not required to tour.

On Tri-Nations form, this side could arguably be voted as the most powerful Henry can name from his fit troops as he seeks compound the Wallabies’ misery and inflict the 11th consecutive defeat on their trans-Tasman opponent.

Hawke’s Bay’s Hikawera Elliot is the only uncapped player in the 22-strong squad.

Elliot’s sole appearance for the All Blacks was against Munster in 2008 – the same year reserve hooker Daniel Braid last played international rugby.

Braid, who made one appearance that season, looked to have ended his All Blacks chances when he signed to play in Wales; however an injury resulted in that contract being torn up and he instead linked with the Queensland Reds.

Impressive displays with the Reds this year have resulted in him earning a re-call to the test arena.

Both captain Richie McCaw and Mils Muliaina will mark this match with their 90th caps – two short of Sean Fitzpatrick’s milestone. It will also be their 70th test together.

Carter will play his 75th and Tony Woodcock his 70th.

Starting XV:

1.  Tony Woodcock (69)

2.  Keven Mealamu (80)

3.  Owen Franks (17)

4.  Brad Thorn (46)

5.  Tom Donnelly (13)

6.  Jerome Kaino (33)

7.  Richie McCaw – captain (89)

8.  Kieran Read (25)

9.  Jimmy Cowan (41)

10.  Daniel Carter (74)

11.  Josevata Rokocoko (66)

12.  Ma’a Nonu (52)

13.  Conrad Smith (41)

14.  Cory Jane (21)

15.  Mils Muliaina (89)

Reserves:

16.  Hikawera Elliot (uncapped)

17.  John Afoa (25)

18.  Samuel Whitelock (8)

19.  Daniel Braid (4)

20.  Alby Mathewson (1)

21.  Stephen Donald (19)

22.  Isaia Toeava (26)