NZ unchanged for Wallabies RWC15 final

New Zealand named an unchanged side to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday AEDT).

Richie McCaw, in his 148th Test, will lead the same All Blacks side that narrowly beat South Africa in the semi-finals 20-18.

"Mental fortitude and physical endurance, together with skill execution and sheer desire, will be the key ingredients come Saturday," coach Steve Hansen said while announcing his starting XV.

New Zealand:

Ben Smith; Nehe Milner-Skudder, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea; Dan Carter, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (capt), Jerome Kaino; Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick; Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.

Res: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Victor Vito, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Sonny Bill Williams.