Mike Blair returns to the starting line-up to captain his country for the 14th time with Rory Lawson dropping down to the bench.

Rory Lamont replaces injured winger Simon Danielli with Euan Murray starting at tighthead and Glasgow duo Richie Gray and Richie Vernon standing in for Warriors team-mates Alastair Kellock and Johnnie Beattie.

“It is imperative that we front up from the first whistle against the All Blacks on Saturday and play the game at a tempo where we can unveil our skills and show our discipline, because the winning of this Test match is in our hands,” said Robinson.

“We have shown our appetite to drive forward our game and our aim is to improve on our best performances last season, which we know inspired the country.

“As someone who loves his rugby it’s been a real thrill to watch many of New Zealand’s games this year and, for me, it’s important that this month the Scotland team earn the respect of the southern hemisphere by the qualities we bring to bear.”

Scotland: Hugo Southwell, Rory Lamont, Max Evans, Graeme Morrison, Sean Lamont, Dan Parks, Mike Blair, Allan Jacobsen, Ross Ford, Euan Murray, Richie Gray, Jim Hamilton, Kelly Brown, Richie Vernon, John Barclay.

Replacements: Scott Lawson, Alasdair Dickinson, Nathan Hines, Ross Rennie, Rory Lawson, Ruaridh Jackson, Nikki Walker.