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