Mat Rogers will play a half in Perth

"Even now it's hard for me to accept that I am going to start for the Wallabies.

"It's a surreal feeling. For years I've watched George Gregan and Matt Burke running around on the international scene - and now I am about to join them."

Coach Jones said of his new-look side: "Overall, what we're aiming for is more power up front, and more skill at the back."

Australia will need both those attributes against a Maori side who stake their reputations on playing not just for victory but for the pride of their people.

And with a number of capped and potential All Blacks in their ranks, the Wallabies are guaranteed a stiff test.

Australia: Chris Latham; Wendell Sailor, Matthew Burke, Daniel Herbert, Stirling Mortlock; Elton Flatley, George Gregan (capt); Toutai Kefu, George Smith, Owen Finegan, Justin Harrison, Nathan Sharpe, Patricio Noriega, Jeremy Paul, Bill Young.
Replacements: Brendan Cannon, Rod Moore, Matt Cockbain, David Lyons, Chris Whitaker, Mat Rogers, Andrew Walker.

New Zealand Maori: Willie Walker; Rico Gear, Ryan Nicholas, Mark Mayerhofler, Bruce Reihana; Carlos Spencer, Rhys Duggan; Dion Muir (capt), Matua Parkinson, Jonno Gibbes, Bryce Williams, Reece Robinson, Carl Hayman, Slade McFarland, Greg Feek.
Replacements: Corey Flynn, Deacon Manu, Blair Urlich, Kristian Ormsby, Brendan Haami, Glen Jackson, Joe Maddock.