Henry Slade has satisfied England boss Steve Borthwick he is able to tackle New Zealand after being picked at exterior centre for Saturday’s conflict on the Allianz Stadium.
Slade made his first look of the season in Exeter’s defeat by Harlequins on Sunday having undergone shoulder surgical procedure, finishing 55 minutes earlier than being withdrawn.
That run out is deemed sufficient to offer him the nod forward of the in-form Alex Lozowski, with the Chiefs playmaker an influential determine within the staff’s aggressive ‘blitz’ defensive system.
The three-way battle at halfback has been received by Ben Spencer, who will make his first begin for England having received all six earlier caps in a five-year Take a look at profession off the bench.
Harry Randall edges Jack van Poortvliet as back-up cowl on a bench that contains a six-two break up between forwards and backs, with George Ford the alternative five-eighth.
Chandler Cunningham-South is current at blindside flanker after Ollie Chessum was dominated out towards the All Blacks – and almost certainly all the autumn programme – due to a knee drawback.
Cunningham-South has loved a stellar debut 12 months for England and is most well-liked for the again row emptiness forward of the extra skilled Sam Underhill, who can also be ignored for a substitute position.
Ellis Genge and Will Stuart are the beginning props who shall be rotated out for Fin Baxter and Dan Cole early within the second half.
Nick Isiekwe, Ben Curry and Alex Dombrandt are the alternative again 5 forwards.
England have been edged by the All Blacks in two hard-fought Exams in July and are in search of a primary Twickenham victory over Saturday’s guests since 2012.
England’s autumn marketing campaign features a go to from Australia on November 9.
“We’re excited for the problem of taking part in towards among the finest groups in world rugby,” stated Borthwick.
“We’ll have to be correct, preserve our self-discipline, and keep a stage of depth all through the match, from the primary whistle to the ultimate second.
“With simply two video games at Allianz Stadium in our final 15, it’s implausible to be returning to play in entrance of our residence crowd once more. The vitality and keenness of our supporters all the time offers the staff an additional elevate.”
England staff
1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 62 caps) – vice-captain
2. Jamie George (Saracens, 93 caps) – captain
3. Will Stuart (Tub Rugby, 41 caps)
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 84 caps) – vice-captain
5. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 15 caps)
6. Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 7 caps)
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 53 caps)
8. Ben Earl (Saracens, 33 caps) – vice-captain
9. Ben Spencer (Tub Rugby, 6 caps)
10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 35 caps)
11. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)
12. Ollie Lawrence (Tub Rugby, 27 caps)
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 65 caps)
14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 6 caps)
15. George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)
Replacements:
16. Theo Dan (Saracens, 14 caps)
17. Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 2 caps)
18. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 115 caps)
19. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 11 caps)
20. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 5 caps)
21. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 17 caps)
22. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 7 caps)
23. George Ford (Sale Sharks, 96 caps) – vice captain
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