Another 2009 All Blacks debutant, lock Tom Donnelly, has been named alongside Brad Thorn in the second row, while Kieran Read and Adam Thomson both get their 15th Test starts, picked at number eight and blindside flanker respectively, alongside captain Richie McCaw, who will be playing in his 79th Test and 42nd as captain.
The key feature in the backline is the selection on the right wing of 20-year-old Zac Guildford, who made his Test debut against Wales two weeks ago.
Regular starter Sitiveni Sivivatu is on the left wing and Mils Muliaina at fullback.
Conrad Smith and Ma’a Nonu are in the midfield; Dan Carter is at first five-eighth and Jimmy Cowan at halfback.
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry said: "It doesn’t get much bigger than England at Twickenham."
"It will be another fantastic challenge for the All Blacks."
"We are focussed on preparing well this week and looking forward to playing a determined England side."
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