The All Blacks are set to host the Wallabies in the first match of the 2025 Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park. This matchup comes after New Zealand's disappointing record defeat against South Africa, leaving the team eager to bounce back.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:05 PM NZST, which translates to 3:05 PM AEST for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. For South Australia and the Northern Territory, the match will start at 2:35 PM ACST, while Western Australia will see the game begin at 1:05 PM AWST.

In the Wallabies' lineup, James O'Connor will start at the number 10 jersey. O'Connor recently returned from a trip to the UK, where he joined Leicester Tigers, only to come back to Australia after being selected for the national squad. He replaces Tane Edmed, who has been moved to the bench following a challenging debut in the Wallabies' 28-26 loss to Argentina.

James Slipper will mark a significant milestone as he becomes the first Wallaby to play 150 Tests. The 36-year-old loosehead prop made his debut in 2010 against England and joins the ranks of Alun Wyn Jones and Sam Whitelock as one of only three players to reach this milestone.

Tate McDermott will also celebrate his 50th Test cap as the starting scrumhalf. Ryan Lonergan from the ACT Brumbies is expected to make his debut off the bench, filling in for Nic White, who has retired.

In the match-day squad, Max Jorgensen will take over at fullback due to Andrew Kellaway's calf strain, allowing Harry Potter to start on the right wing.

As the All Blacks prepare to face a Wallabies team that has shown promise in the Rugby Championship, the pressure is on New Zealand coach Scott Robertson to address the team's recent struggles. Fans are eager to see if the All Blacks can recover from their recent defeat or if the Wallabies will continue their strong performance.