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Waratahs team-mates Tatafu Polota-Nau and Lachie Turner have recovered from rib injuries and are set to face New Zealand in the final Tri-Nations match in Wellington on Saturday.

The Wallabies duo sustained the injuries during the 21-6 win over South Africa but have responded well to treatment.

Coach Robbie Deans has named an unchanged team, but utility back Kurtley Beale will travel as cover.

"At this stage we feel Lachie will be right, but we're taking Kurtley along with us just in case," said Deans.

"As well as being precautionary, it is good experience for Kurtley being with the squad through the entire Test preparation."

Deans saw his side triumph in Brisbane for their first win of the campaign and has chosen to go with the same line-up.

He added: "We stepped up to a new level, in terms of our performance, last time and that was pleasing.

"But life goes on. We can't live in that moment and rest our laurels on it. History, both in terms of Australia's overall record in New Zealand and our recent experience there, shows how difficult this weekend's assignment will be.

"That's not a negative - it's a great opportunity for us. It is important that we kick on and build on what was achieved during our match against South Africa."

Australia: 15-James O'Connor, 14-Lachie Turner, 13-Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12-Berrick Barnes, 11-Drew Mitchell, 10-Matt Giteau, 9-Will Genia, 8-George Smith (capt), 7-David Pocock, 6-Rocky Elsom, 5-Mark Chisholm, 4-James Horwill, 3-Ben Alexander, 2-Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1-Benn Robinson

Replacements: 16-Stephen Moore, 17-Pek Cowan, 18-Dean Mumm, 19-Wycliff Palu, 20-Luke Burgess, 21-Quade Cooper, 22-Peter Hynes.

PA Sport