The Crusaders have named close to their strongest available side to take on the touring English in Christchurch on Tuesday night.
Flanker Matt Todd has been released by the All Blacks and will take his place on the bench.
Lock Joel Everson will make his debut, while fellow lock Scott Barrett, younger brother of Beauden Barrett, could also make his debut if he comes off the bench.
Packing down in the front row will be Tim Perry, Corey Flynn and Nepo Laulala, while prop Joe Moody has been named in the reserves for his first game since he broke his leg in last year's ITM Cup final.
Willi Heinz starts at halfback with Andy Ellis on the bench. Tyler Bleyendaal is at first five and Tom Taylor at fullback.
Coach Todd Blackadder says there's a real feeling of excitement amongst the team about facing the England team at home.
Blackadder says for players this is a great chance to pit themselves against one of the world's best international sides.
Crusaders:
1 Tim Perry
2 Corey Flynn
3 Nepo Laulala
4 Jimmy Tupou
5 Joel Everson
6 Jordan Taufua
7 George Whitelock (c)
8 Luke Whitelock
9 Willi Heinz
10 Tyler Bleyendaal
11 Nafi Tuitavake
12 Kieron Fonotia
13 Reynold Lee-Lo
14 Johnny McNicholl
15 Tom Taylor
Reserves:
16 Ben Funnell
17 Joe Moody
18 Siate Tokolahi
19 Scott Barrett
20 Matt Todd
21 Andy Ellis
22 Adam Whitelock
23 Rob Thompson
