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Marler and Stuart recalled as England shuffle front row for All Blacks

ENGLAND have revamped their front row for Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand by giving starts to props Joe Marler and Will Stuart.

Marler replaces Bevan Rodd at loosehead while Stuart is preferred ahead of Dan Cole in the number three jersey as head coach Steve Borthwick makes only two changes for the clash in Dunedin.

Rodd played 44 minutes in the 52-17 victory over Japan that opened the tour on June 22 but is left out of the 23 altogether against the All Blacks with uncapped Fin Baxter preferred as bench cover.

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