George Ford named at fly-half ahead of New Zealand

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George Ford has been named at fly-half for England’s autumn rugby union international against New Zealand this weekend.

Winger Tom Roebuck and full-back Freddie Steward return among seven changes from the win over Fiji.

Captain Maro Itoje comes back in, while Fin Baxter and Jamie George start in the front row.

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Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum will both miss the All Blacks clash through injury.