19 Nov 2009

Three changes to England starting 15

7:03 am on 19 November 2009

There are three changes to the England rugbyteam to face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Sunday morning.

Manager Martin Johnson gives big Biarritz centre Ayoola Erinle his first test start, while veterans Simon Shaw and Joe Worsley return to the starting 15.

Shane Geraghty makes way for Erinle, while Louis Deacon and Tom Croft drop to the bench for lock Shaw and flanker Worsley.

Ugo Monye, who has had a horror show in recent matches at fullback, moves back to his natural position at wing and Mark Cueto takes over at 15.

After making a big impact for the British and Irish Lions earlier this year, Shaw will win his 53rd cap at 36 and .]gives England two big uncompromising locks with Captain Steve Borthwick.

England will be looking at breaking a seven match losing streak against the All Blacks.

England team: 15 Mark Cueto, 14 Matt Banahan, 13 Dan Hipkiss, 12 Ayoola Erinle, 11 Ugo Monye, 10 Jonny Wilkinson, 9 Paul Hodgson, 8 James Haskell, 7 Lewis Moody, 6 Joe Worsley, 5 Steve Borthwick (captain), 4 Simon Shaw, 3 Duncan Bell, 2 Dylan Hartley, 1 Tim Payne

Replacements: 16 Steve Thompson, 17 David Wilson, 18 Louis Deacon, 19 Tom Croft, 20 Danny Care, 21 Shane Geraghty, 22 Mathew Tait