^ Wagner now second in the ICC rankings but after that we're a bit thin in Aus conditions. With Boult out I can't see them dropping Southee & playing a genuine quick which I believe they should've done after Perth. They go well as a pair in NZ & anywhere else it's low & slow but in Aus it's either/ or for mine.
Will Somerville, who spent some time in the NSW setup, has been flown over to replace Boult & must play IMO, Santner Claus just doesn't look like a Test-quality bowler ATM.
Batting-wise there's nothing NZ can do but hope the openers can last 20+ overs for a change so Kane & Taylor aren't facing a near-new ball.
To me the greatest failures prep-wise were only leaving for Perth on the Saturday before the Test & not playing any pink ball cricket whatsoever immediately prior.