Perofeta Earns Spot in All Blacks Squad for Showdown Against England.

Rugby General

Perofeta Earns Spot in All Blacks Squad for Showdown Against England.

Full-back Stephen Perofeta will take the field for New Zealand as they face England in the opening match of their two-Test series this Saturday in Dunedin. This highly anticipated game marks a significant milestone in Perofeta's career.

Stephen Perofeta, with three caps to his name at 27, has been chosen over the experienced 2015 Rugby World Cup winner Beauden Barrett, who will start on the bench. 

Barrett, boasting 123 caps and versatile enough to play at fly-half, makes way for Damian McKenzie to take the number 10 jersey under the new head coach, Scott Robertson.

Joining McKenzie in the half-back partnership is TJ Perenara, making a return after recovering from an Achilles injury. 

This Saturday's clash will also mark a special occasion for Scott Barrett as he steps onto the field for the first time as the new All Blacks captain.