All Blacks Side to face Wallabies in Sydney?

Don't expect too many surprises when Steve Hansen announces his 23 to take on the Wallabies at ANZ Stadium in Sydney in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener.

While Ewen McKenzie has named a few surprises in his side, i.e Kurtley Beale at first five, expect the All Blacks to name a fairly predictable team as they bid to extend their long unbeaten run over the Aussies that stretches back to 2011.

Jerome Kaino will probably start ahead of in-form Liam Messam at blindside while Ben Smith's outstanding form means he could usurp a fit Israel Dagg from fullback. 

Even without centurions Dan Carter and Tony Woodcock not available due to injury, the All Blacks still should be favourites against an always respectable opponent on Saturday night.

The team is as follows -

1.Wyatt Crockett
2.Dane Coles
3.Owen Franks
4.Sam Whitelock
5.Brodie Retallick
6.Jerome Kaino
7.Richie McCaw (captain)
8.Kieran Read
9.Aaron Smith
10.Aaron Cruden
11.Julian Savea
12.Ma'a Nonu
13.Conrad Smith
14.Cory Jane
15.Ben Smith

16.Keven Mealamu
17.Ben Franks
18.Joe Moody
19.Steven Luatua
20.Sam Cane
21.TJ Perenara
22.Beauden Barrett
23.Malakai Fekitoa