The Irish URC side have also confirmed their squad of 43 for the 2024/25 campaign, slightly down in size from 2023/24.
Australia has only won 15 times in 81 matches and hasn’t won on Kiwi soil in 28 matches stretching back to 11 August 2001.
The All Blacks have rediscovered their winning edge undefeated in their last nine internationals. Jones attributes much of that success to the quality of contemporary locking stocks.
Connacht have confirmed the names of all twelve players leaving them at end of the current season, adding that a squad of 44 has so far been assembled for next season.
Leinster have made seven changes to their Champions Cup starting XV following last weekend's URC win over Munster, including the recall of Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton to start at No10 away to Connacht at the Sportsground.
The Champions Cup is in turmoil as organisers scramble to find a window in the already crowded schedule to stage the seven matches that have been postponed this weekend.
Cardiff began their United Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point 33-21 victory over Connacht at the Arms Park.
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth says his side will have to adapt to the Sportsground's notoriously inclement weather conditions if they are to compete with Connacht.