New Zealand All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made ten changes to the side that beat the United States for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.
Superstar Dan Carter, who is just returning to fitness after a leg injury, misses out as Aaron Cruden is named at No.10 and Beauden Barrett is on the bench.
Captain Richie McCaw returns at openside to captain the side while Sonny-Bill Williams retains the No.12 jersey after his impressive return to Test rugby against the Eagles last week.
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said,”This Test match is a great opportunity to once again experience the atmosphere of Twickenham and to lay down a marker of where we are currently at in relation to our opponents, England.
“We are extremely excited about this challenge and looking forward to it immensely. Having played England already three times this year, at the beginning of our season, and again having the opportunity to play them at the end of season, will tell us a lot about how much our game has progressed.”
New Zealand: Israel Dagg; Ben Smith, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Julian Savea; Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith; Wyatt Crockett, Dane Coles, Owen Franks; Brodie Retallick, Samuel Whitelock; Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (Capt.), Kieran Read.
Replacements: Keven Mealamu , Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Patrick Tuipulotu, Liam Messam, TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Ryan Crotty.