England pick soldier and Barritt

England pick soldier and Barritt

England have picked a soldier for their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday.

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Semesa Rokoduguni cracked the nod on the right wing for the action at Twickenham.

Rokoduguni, who was born in Fiji, is a lance corporal in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

He saw action in Afghanistan.

Brad Barritt is also in the England team to face New Zealand.

Barritt will partner Kyle Eastmond in the England midfield.

Barritt is a former Cell C Sharks player.

The All Blacks have selected Sonny Bill Williams at inside centre.

Dan Carter will not be involved this week.

Aaron Cruden has been picked to start at flyhalf, while Beauden Barrett is on the bench.

(File Photo: Gallo Images)

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