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Scott Barrett Returns to Skipper All Blacks Against England
Scott Barrett returns as captain after recovering from a leg injury with key forward and backline changes made ahead of the challenging England test, coach Scott Robertson said.
- New Zealand skipper Scott Barrett returns to the second row on Thursday, partnering Fabian Holland after missing last week's Scotland win due to a leg cut requiring a dozen stitches, replacing Josh Lord.
- After Caleb Clarke's concussion at Murrayfield, Billy Proctor moved to outside centre and Leicester Fainga'anuku shifted to left wing to cover the backline.
- Simon Parker is recalled to blindside for his size against the England pack, while Ethan de Groot and Fletcher Newell keep their front row spots and the side aims to avoid three yellow cards again.
- Victory on Saturday would leave the All Blacks just one win away from a grand slam ahead of next week's Wales in Cardiff, despite England's nine-match winning streak and New Zealand's historic 36 of 46 Tests record.
- Rieko Ioane is omitted while Damian McKenzie again fills the 23 jersey after scoring a key try and clinching penalty at Murrayfield, with Barrett, Scott's brother, remaining at fly-half.
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Captain returns for All Blacks to face England
Captain Scott Barrett will return for the All Blacks to face England this weekend. Photo: Getty Images By Jamie Wall of RNZ Scott Barrett will return to lead the All Blacks for Sunday morning's clash with England at Twickenham.
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Scott Barrett returns to skipper All Blacks against England
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With a leg injury, Scott Barrett returned to New Zealand's XV departure and was captain in front of England in Twickenham.
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