Australia and New Zealand have both named unchanged line-ups

Ricky Stuart has kept faith with the same squad which beat Fiji in the semi-final.

Kiwis have named the same line-up that beat England in their semi.

They were cautioned for high tackles but are free to play in the final.

Kiwi coach Stephen Kearney has decided to keep Thomas Leuluai at hooker, after switching him there from scrum-half for the semi-final, with Nathan Fien continuing in the number seven jersey.

And experienced Australia hooker Cameron Smith said he had been impressed by the way the changes had worked for the Kiwis.

Australia beat the Kiwis in the last World Cup final and have won the last eight meetings between the teams, including a 30-6 victory in the group stages.

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney Australia have won their four games by huge margins, scoring 180 points and conceding just 16.

Kearney said his players would have a healthy amount of respect for Australia, but would not be overawed by the occasion.

New Zealand are seeking their first ever World Cup triumph, while Australia are looking to secure their 10th title.