Noah Lolesio is being trusted by Joe Schmidt to run the Wallabies show, and is starting to look the part after beginning at 10 in seven of the last eight Tests.
Wales assistant Rob Howley has jumped to Warren Gatland's defence, hailing the under-pressure New Zealander the world's best coach.
Two veteran All Blacks will have their chance to say farewell to the jersey in Turin with Sam Cane and TJ Perenara both selected in the 23 to play Italy.