Bernard Foley paid the price for a demure showing in Sydney and has been replaced by Quade Cooper, with the move being interpreted as a gamble on both sides of the Tasman given the playmaker's unflattering record against the nation of his birth.

Nic White moves to halfback after closing the show brilliantly last weekend while Will Skelton starts in place of Dean Mumm, joining the revitalised James Horwill in the tight five.

Matt Toomua shifts to 12, replacing Matt Giteau (bench) while Wycliff Palu will be thrown in the deep end at number eight in his first Test appearance of the season. In other changes, Henry Speight replaces Drew Mitchell on the wing and Kane Douglas, back in Australian, rugby, adds beef at lock from the bench.

There's an element of World Cup study to this side but Cheika clearly believes they can get the job done. If anything, it will present an entirely new prospect for the All Blacks during a week of soul-searching for the world champions.

"Wycliff, Henry and Kane have all worked hard for this opportunity and have brought a lot of energy to the group this week," Cheika said.