The biggest absence for New Zealand during their last Test outing was lock Brodie Retallick, who missed the World Champion’s 25-27 loss to South Africa.
The Chiefs second rower appears to have recovered from the knock that ruled him out of action.
It is probable the in form lock will start alongside Sam Whitelock.
At first five-eighth, 100-Test All Blacks Dan Carter has not made the trip to Brisbane as originally planned, while outside back Ben Smith hasn’t been selected, with the 29-year-old suffering significant weight loss and fatigue.
The absence of Smith will likely result in Cory Jane or Charles Piutau receiving a starting berth.
Aaron Cruden, back in the squad after missing the trip to South Africa, is no guarantee to walk back into the team after Beauden Barrett started Tests in La Plata and Johannesburg.
It is also unlikely that new squad member Augustine Pulu will get match time but he may sneak onto the bench ahead of TJ Perenara.
Jeremy Thrush and Conrad Smith trained without ill effects after suffering minor injuries against the Springboks, while Jerome Kaino and Julian Savea left the field early during the team’s first training session in Brisbane but the move was largely precautionary according to assistant coach Ian Foster.
