Scott Barrett missed the last two tests against France in New Zealand with a calf injury, but slots back into the second row alongside Holland to lead the team for the match in Córdoba on Sunday morning (NZ time).
Robertson picked a number of fringe players in the third test against France in Hamilton but has shelved experimentation for the Pumas, making nine changes and omitting all the uncapped players in his squad, Reuters reports.
That sees Finlay Christie named as back-up halfback on the bench instead of Kyle Preston, while Samipeni Finau will offer loose forward cover rather than untried flanker Simon Parker.
Tupou Vaa’i also returns to action after missing the test against France in Hamilton through injury and will wear the No 6 jersey for the fourth time in a test.
Vaa’i will be part of a balanced loose forward trio, with Du’Plessis Kirifi at openside in his second test start, and Ardie Savea at No 8 in what will be his 98th test for the All Blacks and 100th match.
Billy Proctor starts his fifth test in the No 13 jersey, alongside Jordie Barrett in the midfield. Wings Rieko Ioane and Sevu Reece combine with Will Jordan in the back three.
There is a wealth of experience in the reserves where backs Christie, McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown have a combined 172 test caps.
In the forwards, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris and Pasilio Tosi provide impact in the front row along with lock Patrick Tuipulotu and loose forward Finau.
In a statement this morning, Robertson said the squad was fully focused and prepared for the start of the Rugby Championship.
“We’ve had a great week of training in Buenos Aires and the group is ready to go out and perform. Scott and our leaders have led from the front and there’s a lot of focus and motivation in the group for the start of the campaign.
“We know the Pumas identity is a fast and physical game and we’ve selected a team that will embrace the occasion.
"It’s been 30 years since the All Blacks played in Córdoba and we are looking forward to the passion and energy of the home crowd.”
The All Blacks play a second test in Buenos Aires on Sunday, August 24.
Pumas v All Blacks
Kick-off: 9.10am Sunday (NZ time)
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba
ALL BLACKS: 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Ardie Savea, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Jordie Barrett, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Will Jordan
Reserves: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Samipeni Finau, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Anton Lienert-Brown, 23. Damian McKenzie
Unavailable for selection: Tamaiti Williams (knee); Wallace Sititi (ankle)
PUMAS: 1. Mayco Vivas, 2. Julian Montoya, 3. Pedro Delgado, 4. Franco Molina, 5. Pedro Rubiolo, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Marcos Kremer, 8. Joaquin Oviedo, 9. Gonzalo Garcia, 10. Tomas Albornoz, 11. Bautista Delguy, 12. Santiago Chocobares, 13. Lucio Cinti, 14. Rodrigo Isgro, 15. Juan Cruz Mallia
Reserves: 16. Ignacio Ruiz, 17. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 18. Joel Sclavi, 19. Guido Petti, 20. Juan Martin Gonzalez, 21. Simon Benítez Cruz, 22. Santiago Carreras, 23. Justo Piccardo
- Reuters and Allied Media
