Betting tips / Andy Morris / 16 October 2011 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

Ahead of the biggest meeting of the trans-Tasman rivals for many years, Australia are hoping fullback Kurtley Beale can prove his fitness.

Beale has been under intensive treatment for a hamstring injury suffered in last week's quarter-final win over the Springboks, and a decision will be made after the captain's run.

If he is unfit, Adam Ashley-Cooper will take over, with Anthony Faingaa coming into the centres.

Ashley-Cooper, who has played 19 tests at fullback, will play in any case, as he will start in the centre if Beale is available.

Rob Horne is fit again after suffering a cheek fracture in the pool phase.

Lock Nathan Sharpe will not win his 100th cap in the match after Rob Simmons was preferred on the bench as back-up to James Horwill and Dan Vickerman in the second row.

Prop Sekope Kepu, who was the other main injury concern, has recovered sufficiently from his ankle injury to take his place in the front row of a pack unchanged from the victory over the Springboks.

Centre Pat McCabe has, as expected, recovered from a shoulder injury to take his place in midfield. Quade Cooper retains his position at flyhalf despite an indifferent performance against South Africa.

The Wallabies are 3.46 in match odds betting, with the All Blacks at 1.46.