England v New Zealand: George Ford returns at 10 to face All Blacks


George Ford returns at fly-half and Freddie Steward at full-back for England’s much-anticipated showdown with New Zealand on Saturday at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Tom Roebuck has recovered from an ankle downside and replaces the injured Tommy Freeman on the precise wing.

Within the forwards, Sam Underhill begins on the open-side flank with Man Pepper on the blind-side and Ben Earl at quantity eight.

With Ollie Chessum out, Alex Coles companions captain Maro Itoje within the second row, whereas Fin Baxter, Jamie George and Joe Heyes are the beginning entrance row.

Head coach Steve Borthwick has once more opted for a 6-2 cut up on the bench, with Chandler Cunningham-South, Tom Curry and Henry Pollock among the many reinforcements.

Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge and Will Stuart – all British and Irish Lions this summer season – are additionally a part of a formidable bench.

Marcus Smith is most well-liked to Fin Smith as the surface again alternative.

The versatile Elliot Daly, who has skilled with the squad however not performed since breaking his arm enjoying for the British and Irish Lions in July, can also be omitted of the matchday 23.

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