Centre Barrett returns for New Zealand against Scotland

Jordie Barrett will start for New Zealand in their opening game of the November Nations Championship campaign against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

The 29-year-old centre is one of five changes from the All Blacks' last game, a 43-21 win over Australia on October 17.

Ethan de Groot starts at loosehead while front-rowers Asafos Aumua and Christian Lio-Willie as well as back-rower Anton Segner come into the matchday 23 on the bench.

Barrett's older brother Beauden is at full-back with Damian McKenzie at fly-half to create a threatening playmaking spine.

"Scotland are a quality side," All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said.

"They are very well coached and have built a lot of depth over recent years.

"They play a very similar brand of footy to us and we know we'll need to be at our best on Saturday.

"Murrayfield is an iconic place to play so it will be a special occasion to kick off our northern tour," the former Australia boss added, with Scotland having never beaten the All Blacks.

After facing Scotland, three-time World Cup winners New Zealand face Wales and England before a match to decide a final standing in the opening edition of the Nations Championship.

Team 15-1

Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Josh Moorby; Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Tupou Vaa'i; Fabian Holland, Scott Barrett; Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor (capt), Ethan de Groot

Replacements: Asafo Amumua, George Bower, Pasilio Tosi, Christian Lio-Willie, Anton Segner, Cortez Ratima, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane

Coach: Dave Rennie (NZL)