Maddie Feaunati returns to the back row for England as they face New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in front of over 50,000 fans. Feaunati starts at number eight, with Alex Matthews shifting to blind-side flanker and Abi Burton moving to the bench. The trio all featured in England's Women's Rugby World Cup final win against Canada one year ago.

England, whose 39-match winning streak was halted by a 26-26 draw with Canada last weekend, also make front-row changes. Props Mackenzie Carson and Sarah Bern start, with Hannah Botterman and Maud Muir on the bench. Bryony Field retains her place at hooker.

Amy Cokayne and Connie Powell are injured, while Lark Atkin Davies has recently given birth. The backline remains unchanged, with Helena Rowland at inside centre and Jess Breach, Claudia Moloney-Mac Donald, and Ellie Kildunne in the back three. Head coach John Mitchell said, "We're moving forward in the right direction whilst building depth in our cover." New Zealand, the last team to beat England in the 2022 World Cup final, have won all seven Tests this year under coach Whitney Hansen.

Hansen, daughter of former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, said, "Our players are built different, we're made for these moments." New Zealand include Ayesha Leti-I'iga, who scored two tries in the World Cup final, and teenage full-back Braxton Sorensen-Mc Gee.