The 20-year-old will make his Wallabies debut after being named at blindside flanker for the opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington on Sunday.

He is one of three debutants in Dave Rennie's side - the others being Hunte Paisami and Filipo Daugun.

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Wilson tapped a rich form vein for the Reds after making his Super Rugby debut this year. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said he had "fallen" for him.

Last month Wilson told the Leader that being named in the Wallabies squad was "pretty special" and playing for Australia would be the "biggest" moment of his life.

"It's definitely given me a reason to work pretty hard over the next few months to try and realise a childhood dream," he said.

In the same interview, Wilson described the most memorable year of his life as "very special" - "and I've just loved every moment of it".

"I've just tried to enjoy every moment and go along with the ride and try and tick off as many things as I can."

Wilson moved from Gunnedah to Brisbane as a boy - with his parents, Cameron and Mandy, relocating to the Queensland capital to support him.

Rennie said he was "impressed with how quickly the squad has come together".

"There's a good group of men here and the last three weeks has given us a chance to work hard and learn more about each other," he said.

Wallabies' starting XV: James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Matt Philip, Harry Wilson, Michael Hooper, Pete Samu, Nic White, James O'Connor, Marika Koroibete, Matt To'omua, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Tom Banks.

Replacements: Jordan Uelese, Scott Sio, Allan Alaalatoa, Rob Simmons, Rob Valetini, Jake Gordon, Noah Lolesio, Reece Hodge

All Blacks starting XV: Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Whitelock, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane (c), Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo'unga, George Bridge, Jack Goodhue, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett