Ford returns at 10 for England against All Blacks

Published: 11/11/2025
Ford returns at 10 for England against All Blacks
George Ford and Freddie Steward return for England vs. New Zealand at Twickenham, with Tom Roebuck replacing Tommy Freeman. Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper, and Ben Earl lead the forward line, while Maro Itoje pairs up with Alex Coles in the second row. Head coach Steve Borthwick opts for a formidable bench, including Luke Cowan-Dickie and Ellis Genge, as Marcus Smith is chosen as the back replacement. Elliot Daly remains out of the matchday 23.