Warren Gatland, the Wales head coach, has made nine changes from the team that struggled to beat Fiji last weekend for Saturday's Millennium Stadium appointment with world champions New Zealand.

Jonathan Davies, the centre, who has not played for more than three weeks because of a shoulder injury, is among those called up.

The hooker Richard Hibbard, meanwhile, also starts following his appearance for Gloucester last week that prompted Wales to seek clarity about his injury situation after they ruled him out of contention for Fiji because of an ankle problem.

Elsewhere, the full-back Leigh Halfpenny has recovered from concussion to reclaim the No.15 shirt, while fly-half Dan Biggar and scrum-half Rhys Webb are also fit to resume action. Up front, Gatland has the same pack that featured against Australia just over a fortnight ago, which means Hibbard, prop Paul James, locks Jake Ball and Alun-Wyn Jones, plus captain Sam Warburton, all are recalled.

"It is pretty much the same side that played against Australia and it's a boost to have a few players back from injury," Gatland said.

"It's one of the most experienced teams we've put out. We're expecting another clinical performance from the All Blacks. We need to match their intensity and aggression."