What is it? England’s second Test of the autumn internationals – and it’s against the All Blacks at Twickenham. The world champions. No pressure then. When is it? It’s today, so Saturday, November 10. What time is kick-off? 3pm. What TV channel is it on? Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Watch England v New Zealand through NOW TV with a Sky Sports pass from £7.99 What is the team news? England Chris Ashton makes his first England start for four years as one of three changes for Saturday’s long-awaited clash with New Zealand at Twickenham. Ashton lines-up on the right wing in place of Jack Nowell after impressing during his 15-minute spell as a substitute in the 12-11 victory over South Africa that opened the Quilter Internationals. The 31-year-old has amassed 40 caps in an international career interrupted by suspension, falling out of favour with successive England coaches and a season-long spell in Toulon. Nowell drops to the bench but there is no place for Manu Tuilagi despite his recovery from the groin strain that ruled him out against the Springboks. The two other changes see Ben Moon come in for Alec Hepburn at loosehead prop and Sam Underhill replaces Tom Curry, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the autumn by an ankle injury. Courtney Lawes returns to the bench after overcoming a lower back problem, forcing Zach Mercer out of the matchday 23. Owen Farrell co-captains the team alongside Dylan Hartley and needs only one… [Read full story]
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