Taylor said, "We had a good look in the mirror at ourselves, and as players, we're the ones out there that need to fix it. The coaches have taken it on board and put their hands up, but we're the ones out there playing.
"We're playing a good Australian team. They've had some tough Tests this year. They've shown resilience and got some good wins.
"We're expecting that at Eden Park, and it's a Bledisloe game."
Taylor, who didn't play in the Wellington loss due to a concussion, said the week off after that effort had provided plenty of time to ponder.
"Most of us had a pretty sore heart most of that week, around letting down the jersey and our country as well.
"We're the ones that have to respond and it doesn't matter what people are saying, we're the ones that get to wear that jersey, so we've just got to make sure we do it with pride and get a result."
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu, who is also returning from surgery for a head injury suffered in Argentina, said it was important the All Blacks don't overdo things.
"You can often fall into the trap of trying to do everything. I think less is more, and keeping it simple."
It is about restoring pride and how they want to respond with a measured approach rather than an emotional one.
Tuipulotu said the role of a bench player has changed in recent years.
"You don't sit there and just watch the game. You're still analysing and seeing where you can have impact. Trying to play physically is something I love and finding ways to do that whenever I come on, whether it's the last 20 or last 10, moments that can impact are very important."
Coach Scott Robertson said lock Scott Barrett had not recovered from a shoulder injury suffered in the later stages of the loss to the Springboks in Wellington, but is expected to be ready for the second Bledisloe Cup game in Perth next weekend.
"He landed on it running down the sideline and played through it. He thought it might have been right for this weekend, but it's not."
He defended his six changes from the loss to retain the combination and cohesion of the team that won their first Test against South Africa at Eden Park.
"It's important for us to keep that connection.
"We chased a game that got away from us [in Wellington], but the majority, we played some really good footy and a lot of the core group of those guys get to play again. You learn on stage, and they've been under the spotlight and it's another chance for them."
That includes appointing Ardie Savea as captain, who has worked closely with Barrett in the leadership group.
He welcomed the return of halfbacks Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima, hooker Codie Taylor and wing Caleb Clarke.
There was clarity in what they needed to do against an Australian team keen to get their hands back on the Bledisloe Cup.
"When someone wants to take something away from you that you care about and protect and are proud of, you've got to make sure you're respectful with your preparation.
"We know how Aussie are going to play, and the exciting part is to get back onto the field and go and do it.
"Once you've been hurt and stung like we were, the best thing to do is play and come round quick enough."
Robertson said Australia is always a threat and has competed well this year.
"They'll back themselves, that's the biggest thing. They stay deep into the game, and that's what we expect on Saturday night.
"They're good at contestables."
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All Blacks match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets; * denotes debutant):
1. Ethan de Groot (36) 2. Codie Taylor (101) (Vice-Captain) 3. Tyrel Lomax (47) 4. Fabian Holland (7) 5. Tupou Vaa’i (44) 6. Simon Parker (3) 7. Ardie Savea (101) (Captain) 8. Wallace Sititi (13) 9. Cam Roigard (12) 10. Beauden Barrett (140) 11. Caleb Clarke (29) 12. Jordie Barrett (75) (Vice-Captain) 13. Billy Proctor (8) 14. Leroy Carter (1) 15. Will Jordan (48)
IMPACT: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (37) 17. Tamaiti Williams (21) 18. Fletcher Newell (29) 19. Patrick Tuipulotu (54) 20. Peter Lakai (3) 21. Cortez Ratima (16) 22. Quinn Tupaea (19) 23. Damian McKenzie (68)
Unavailable for selection: Scott Barrett (shoulder), Ollie Norris (back), Emoni Narawa (rib fracture), Timoci Tavatavanawai (fractured radius).
Australia match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets; * denotes debutant):
1 James Slipper (149 Tests) 2. Billy Pollard (14 Tests) 3. Taniela Tupou (63 Tests) 4. Nick Frost (32 Tests) 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (42 Tests) 6. Tom Hooper (17 Tests) 7. Fraser McReight (33 Tests) 8 Harry Wilson (c) 9. Tate McDermott (49 Tests) 10. James O’Connor (68 Tests) 11. Corey Toole (3 Tests) 12. Len Ikitau (46 Tests) 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (12 Tests) 14. Harry Potter (5 Tests) 15. Max Jorgensen (15 Tests)
IMPACT: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (24 Tests) 17. Angus Bell (43 Tests) 18. Allan Alaalatoa (83 Tests) 19. Jeremy Williams (18 Tests) 20. Carlo Tizzano (10 Tests) 21. Ryan Lonergan* 22. Tane Edmed (3 Tests) 23. Filipo Daugunu (13 Tests)
