Nicoll-Klokstad replaces the injured Esan Marsters, while Jamayne Isaako comes in for captain Dallin Watene-Zeleniak on the right wing.

The Bulldogs back is recovering from minor knee surgery.

Leeson Ah Mau starts in the front row for Jesse Bromwich, who's out with a foot injury, and veteran Adam Blair comes into loose forward for Isaac Liu (knee).

Benji Marshall will captain the side to cap a remarkable return to the test arena.

The 34-year-old half only ended a seven-year absence from the international scene when he played in their mid-year test win over Tonga.

He'll lead New Zealand for a record 20th time in the one-off test at WIN Stadium as a replacement for regular skipper Watene-Zelezniak.

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