Beauden Barrett starts at flyhalf in place of Damian McKenzie as New Zealand boss Scott Robertson makes a host of changes to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Only three players retain their spots from last week’s convincing victory against Japan, with Barrett steering a backline that sees brother Jordie slot in at inside centre following his injury return.
Will Jordan takes the fullback duties while Caleb Clarke and Mark Tele’a occupy the wings.
Up front, Tamaiti Williams keeps his loosehead prop berth alongside Codie Taylor and Tyrel Lomax in a revamped front row.
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Captain Scott Barrett partners lock Tupou Vaa’i in the engine room, while a reshuffled loose trio sees Wallace Sititi shift to blindside with Sam Cane and returning No 8 Ardie Savea completing the back row.
“While we’ve met England twice this year, four months is a long time in rugby and both teams are different to those that met in July,” said Robertson.
“Twickenham’s roar is like few others. The All Blacks have had fierce battles there and that’s a challenge we’ll step forward to, especially with the Hillary Shield at stake.”
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