All Blacks lock out of England clash

New Zealand were forced into a late change ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday when lock Fabian Holland withdrew because of illness.

Josh Lord was promoted from the bench to take Holland's place in the second row, with Sam Darry now providing cover among the replacements.

Victory for New Zealand would leave them one win away from completing a grand slam tour against the Home Nations ahead of next week's match against Wales in Cardiff following wins over Ireland and Scotland.

England are bidding for a 10th win in a row but just their ninth in 47 tests against New Zealand dating back 120 years.

📰 Team Update | Fabian Holland has been withdrawn from the match with illness. Josh Lord will start in the 5 jersey and Sam Darry comes onto the bench. pic.twitter.com/FIB9yhR2Ce — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 15, 2025

Teams (15-1)

England

Freddie Steward; Tom Roebuck, Ollie Lawrence, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso; George Ford, Alex Mitchell; Ben Earl, Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper; Alex Coles, Maro Itoje (capt); Joe Heyes, Jamie George, Fin Baxter

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Chandler Cunningham-South, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Marcus Smith

Coach: Steve Borthwick (ENG)

New Zealand

Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Billy Proctor,  Quinn Tupaea, Leicester Fainga'anuku; Beauden Barrett,  Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Ardie Savea, Simon Parker; Josh Lord, Scott Barrett (capt); Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Tarry, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian McKenzie

Coach: Scott Robertson (NZL)

Referee: Andrea Piardi (ITA)