Let's Get Ready To Roko!!!!!

Semesa Rokoduguni is the stand out name in England’s team to face New Zealand this Saturday as the Fijian winger will make his debut on the right wing.

The 27 year old British Army lance corporal won’t be on his own as six of his Bath teammates were included in Staurt Lancasters 23 man squad.

Including Dave Attwood, whose fiancée Bridget gave birth to their first child on Tuesday, will make his first start at lock since England’s tour of Argentina in June 2013. While Kyle Eastmond starts in the inside centre with Saracens Brad Barrett wearing the number 13 shirt in a new look midfield.

With David Wilson continuing his fantastic international form and the West County side also have Rob Webber, George Ford and the uncapped Anthony Watson on the bench.

Head Coach Lancaster said “I am delighted for Roko. Wing is an extremely competitive position, but he has pushed himself forward with his form this season and it’s great to be able to give him this opportunity.

“Dave Attwood has had an eventful week with the birth of his first child and congratulations to him and fiancée Bridget. He’s back with us now and will be ready to go for Saturday.”

In the back row captain Chris Robshaw, Tom Wood and No.8 Billy Vunipola will make this match their seventh straight game as a combination. Finally, Vunipola’s Sarries teammate lock George Kruis is set to make his international introduction from the replacement bench.

Lancaster continued “The same is true with Anthony Watson and George Kruis. I am sure they will contribute should they come off the bench.”

This will be the first match at Twickenham for England since beating Ireland 13 – 10 in March and Lancaster can not wait to see and feel the atmosphere from the fans adding “The atmosphere is superb and the fans really give us a boost. We can’t wait for the walk from the coach to the changing room for what will be another great occasion.”

England team to face New Zealand

15 – Mike Brown (Harlequins)

14 – Semesa Rokoduguni (Bath Rugby)

13 – Brad Barrett (Saracens)

12 – Kyle Eastmond (Bath Rugby)

11 – Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby)

10 – Owen Farrell (Saracens)

9 – Danny Care (Harlequins)

1 – Joe Marler (Harlequins)

2 – Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)

3 – David Wilson (Bath Rugby)

4 – Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby)

5 – Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

6 – Tom Wood (Northampton Saints)

7 – Chris Robshaw (Captain, Harlequins)

8 – Billy Vunipola (Saracens)

Replacements

16 – Rob Webber (Bath Rugby)

17 – Matt Mullan (Wasps)

18 – Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons)

19 – George Kruis (Saracens)

20 – Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby)

21 – Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)

22 – George Ford (Bath Rugby)

23 – Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby)