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- Declan Meredith starts at fly-half for the Wallabies against New Zealand in Sydney.
- Ben Donaldson and Carter Gordon are unavailable due to leg injuries.
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to the centres, with Len Ikitau (concussion) and Hunter Paisami (suspension) out.
- Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is named as back-up fly-half and could make his Test debut.
Australia coach Les Kiss has named Declan Meredith to start at fly-half for the Wallabies in Saturday's final Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Meredith, who made his Test debut against France in July, replaces Ben Donaldson, who was ruled out with a minor upper-leg injury after last weekend's 50-19 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park.First-choice fly-half Carter Gordon is also unavailable with a leg injury, so uncapped Harry McLaughlin-Phillips provides cover from the bench. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moves back to the centres alongside Isaac Henry, with Len Ikitau out due to concussion and Hunter Paisami still suspended. "We got a clear picture last weekend of where we need to be better," Kiss said. "We've said all along we'll continue to work hard and grow our game, and the squad has been impressive in the way they have prepared this week."