Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks confirm line-up for Twickenham

The All Blacks have named their team to face England at Twickenham, with the front row unchanged for a third consecutive Northern Tour Test and captain Scott Barrett returning from injury to reclaim his lock position.

Loose forward Simon Parker also re-joins the starting XV, pushing Josh Lord and Wallace Sititi to impact roles off the bench.

In the backline, Billy Proctor resumes the No.13 jersey, Anton Lienert-Brown provides midfield cover, and Leicester Fainga’anuku shifts to the wing following Caleb Clarke’s concussion withdrawal.

Head coach Scott Robertson says his squad is primed for a fierce contest in one of rugby’s most iconic stadiums, expecting a charged atmosphere and another tightly fought battle between the two sides.

All Blacks match-day 23

(Test caps in brackets)

1. Ethan de Groot (39)
2. Codie Taylor (106) (Vice-Captain)
3. Fletcher Newell (33)
4. Scott Barrett (87) (Captain)
5. Fabian Holland (11)
6. Simon Parker (6)
7. Ardie Savea (105) (Vice-Captain)
8. Peter Lakai (7)
9. Cam Roigard (16)
10. Beauden Barrett (143)
11. Leicester Fainga’anuku (10)
12. Quinn Tupaea (23)
13. Billy Proctor (10)
14. Leroy Carter (5)
15. Will Jordan (52)
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (41)
17. Tamaiti Williams (25)
18. Pasilio Tosi (14)
19. Josh Lord (10)
20. Wallace Sititi (17)
21. Cortez Ratima (20)
22. Anton Lienert-Brown (86)
23. Damian McKenzie (72)