England and New Zealand have named their teams for the much-anticipated game the pair are set to play this Saturday.
Manu Tuilagi and Billy Vunipola return after a rest last week, with the former at outside centre alongside Owen Farrell, and the latter taking the number eight shirt off Sam Simmonds, who moves to six.
Farrell wins his 100th cap for England, while Simmonds makes his first start on the flank for England, with Tom Curry on the openside.
Jack Nowell and Jonny May, who first featured in the same XV in the 2014 Six Nations, are the two wingers, with youngsters Jack van Poortvliet and Marcus Smith retained as the half backs.
A strong front five sees Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Kyle Sinckler making up the front row, while Maro Itoje and Jonny Hill are just behind them in the scrum.
Freddie Steward continues at full-back after a fine display in England’s 52-13 win to Japan on Saturday.
New Zealand have their own centurion as Brodie Retallick brings up 100 appearances, returning after being suspended for two games after a red card against Japan.
They make a whopping nine changes, with Richie Mo’unga in at 10, moving Beauden Barrett to full-back and shifting his brother Jordie to 12.
He is partnered in the centre by Rieko Ioane, who was a sub against Scotland, while Aaron Smith is back at nine.
Another Barrett brother is forced to move in the forwards, with Scott shifting to the blindside to make space for Retallick, and Codie Taylor (hooker) and Tyrel Lomax (tighthead) complete the new faces in the starting XV.
“This fixture doesn’t come around too often and these are the games that players remember in their careers,” England head coach Eddie Jones said.
“New Zealand have had the upper hand over the years, but it’s been more balanced in recent times and the players have a chance to play their part in history.
“We’ve had a great week preparing for the game and the team is ready to go at them.
“We’re really pleased for Owen that he is reaching such a significant and special milestone. He is an excellent player and competitor and he is deserving of every cap.”
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