Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs will start at scrum-half in tomorrow's first Test against New Zealand.
Youngs replaces Harlequins' Danny Care, who has not recovered from a shoulder injury, for the clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Lee Dickson, of Northampton Saints, comes on to the bench.
"It's a shame for Danny, as I know he has worked hard to be fit for the game," said Youngs. "But it's great to be starting against New Zealand at Eden Park and I know, with four scrum-halves in the squad, there is a massive amount of competition for me to perform for the team and be at the top of my game."
England head coach Stuart Lancaster said: "Danny is getting there but we won't take any risks and we need every player to be 100 per cent.
"Ben Youngs is one of our most experienced players - he has played against the All Blacks three times and is raring to go. Lee has known all week that he could be featuring so we managed his preparation accordingly."
