Fiji born Sevu Reece returns to the All Blacks starting 15 for their Tri-Nations match against the Wallabies on Saturday.
He had missed the earlier three games.
Reece recently became a father as his partner gave birth to their baby daughter.
He attended Queen Victoria School before he took up a Pasifika scholarship with Hamilton Boys' High School.
Reece moved to NZ when he was 16 years old.
He has scored 4 tries in 7 games for the All Blacks.
Reece was the Super Rugby Rookie of the Year last year.
Former Fiji under 20 rep, Alex Hodgman is on the bench while Hoskins Sotutu has been rested this week.
Beauden Barrett returns to his preferred first five position while Jordie Barrett moves to fullback.
Captain Sam Cane, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi Scott Barrett, Samuel Whitelock, Akira Ioane, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Rieko Ioane, Ngani Laumape and Anton Lienert-Brown are the other starting players.
The All Blacks face the Wallabies at 8.45pm Saturday in Brisbane.
