Cameron Murray becomes Kangaroo No.832 while New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has speared Shaun Johnson for Kieran Foran.
Kiwis No.6 Shaun Johnson is under mounting pressure to keep his spot as support for fellow playmaker Kieran Foran grows.
Michael Maguire has admitted some of his younger players may not have appreciated the reality of international footy against Australia.
The lightning-fast hooker pounced on a Kiwis'error early in the second half and raced 80m to score,then turned provider minutes later when he darted out of dummy-half and found James Tedesco on his inside.
The retirement of Greg Inglis completed a major star exodus from the Australian side with Daly Cherry-Evans the only player aged 30 in Mal Meninga's side.
The Kangaroos will hold their captain's run at Kiama Showground on Thursday morning where a decision will be made over Josh Papalii's availability.
Australia coach Mal Meninga has picked five debutants for the Kangaroos side to play New Zealand on Friday.
Benji Marshall admitted he was hesitant at first,but the appointment continues a remarkable return to the heights of the game for the Wests Tigers icon.
The Eels star inspired Australia to a 24-10 against New Zealand in the inaugural World Cup 9s tournament.
The Kiwis are coming to terms with the"massive loss"of Nelson Asofa-Solomona after the star Storm prop met with the NRL integrity unit on Tuesday.
The NRL Integrity Unit will continue their investigations into the Bali brawl involving Nelson Asofa-Solomona,who looks set to be stood down from New Zealand Test duty.