The Wallabies face a daunting task in Sydney against an All Black team smarting after two losses to South Africa.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has called Nic White and Hunter Paisami into the starting side as he confirms his team to face the All Blacks in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney.

White returns for his first appearance since the Springboks Tests and partners Noah Lolesio after he overcame a back issue.

It reflects the new-look backline as the returning Hunter Paisami lines up at inside centre.

Paisami missed the trip to Argentina with a knee injury and is joined by Len Ikitau, with Tom Wright (ankle) re-taking his place at fullback.

Fraser McReight makes his first appearance in the Rugby Championship after recovering from a broken finger.

It's the lone change to the starting side as Lukhan Salakaia-Loto makes his return from a shoulder injury on the bench.

Prop James Slipper will break the record for most caps by an Australian in Test Rugby history.

He has been named on the bench and will pass George Gregan's mark of 139 on his inclusion in the game.

In doing so, he will be on the verge of breaking into the top five for most Test caps ever, set to tie Brian O'Driscoll if he plays the second Bledisloe Test.

Slipper is joined on the bench by Brandon Paenga-Amosa, who plays his first game for the Wallabies since 2021, and Dylan Pietsch.

“The players have reconnected well this week for our last game on home soil this year," Schmidt said in a statement.

“We’ve acknowledged the poor finish to our time in Argentina and we’re keen to turn that around on what will be a particularly special day for James and his family.”

The Wallabies will also wear their First Nations jersey, which they won in the July series against Wales in Melbourne.

McReight said his mindset is upbeat and full of ambition to be part of a Wallabies outfit that turns the tide. The adjective he chooses to describe these Tests is not one many grab for.

“The All Blacks are a fun team to play against. They have a very counter-attacking mentality and a fast and skilful game generally,” McReight said.

“No Test against them is going to be slow. It’s always fast and open and they are the best at it.

“They slice you up if you aren’t 100 per cent spot on with your own skills. The goal is to be 100 per cent in every effort.

“I’m not the best spectator. I massively want to play in these Australia v New Zealand Tests.”

Watching close mate Harry Wilson lead the Wallabies from afar was one of the few upsides of being a TV viewer while his broken thumb mended.

The pair have played beside each other since junior representative teams in Brisbane and the respect both ways runs deep.

“I was stoked to see Harry honoured with the captaincy,” McReight said.

“It may have shocked some people but Harry is a guy who leads with his actions and leads from the front.”

Australia team to play New Zealand 

1. Angus Bell (31 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
2. Matt Faessler (10 Tests) – USQ Saint
3. Taniela Tupou (54 Tests) – Brothers Rugby
4. Nick Frost (19 Tests) – Hornsby Lions
5. Jeremy Williams (6 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers
6. Rob Valetini (46 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (20 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (17 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Nic White (69 Tests) – Maitland Blacks
10. Noah Lolesio (23 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Marika Koroibete (62 Tests) – Nasinu Secondary College, Fiji
12. Hunter Paisami (29 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
13. Len Ikitau (33 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Andrew Kellaway (33 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (31 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

Replacements:
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (14 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. James Slipper (139 Tests) - Bond Pirates
18. Allan Alaalatoa (74 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (35 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (7 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (35 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Tom Lynagh (3 Tests) - University of Queensland
23. Dylan Pietsch (2 Tests) – Leeton Phantoms