Fiji born wing, Sevu Reece will start for the All Blacks at right wing against England in the first semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.
Scott Barrett has been named to start at blindside flanker.
Coach Steve Hansen has made two changes to the starting lineup which faced Ireland in last weekend's quarterfinal.
ICYMI | The matchday 23 to take on @EnglandRugby.
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With the injury-enforced absence of bench flanker Matt Todd, the loose forwards combination has been tweaked, with Barrett promoted to start at No 6, which sees Ardie Savea move to openside and Sam Cane drop to the reserves.
Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane have been left out of the team.
Here they are, the 23 All Blacks to take on England on Saturday night.
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The All Blacks will face England in the first semi-final at 8pm this Saturday while South Africa will play Wales at 9pm on Sunday.
Source: stuff.co.nz
All Blacks team to play England: Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read (c), Ardie Savea, Scott Barrett, Samuel Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody. Reserves: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Cane, TJ Perenara, Sonny Bill Williams, Jordie Barrett.
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