Fin Baxter replaces injured Joe Marler as tourists name side for second Test

New Zealand vs England: Fin Baxter replaces injured Joe Marler as tourists name side for second Test | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports

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Fin Baxter will make his first start for England in place of the injured Joe Marler in England’s line-up for Saturday’s crucial second and final Test against New Zealand, live on Sky Sports.

But head coach Steve Borthwick was forced into a second change on Friday when full-back George Furbank was ruled out with a back injury, who will be replaced by Freddie Steward in the number 15 shirt.

Furbank had impressed in the England’s narrow 16-15 loss in last week’s first Test and had been identified by New Zealand as a dangerman ahead of Saturday’s concluding match of the series.

Baxter had already been confirmed for his full international debut a week after coming off the bench for his senior debut last Saturday in England’s narrow 16-15 loss to the All Blacks in the first Test in Dunedin, replacing club team-mate Marler, who has a foot injury.

Bevan Rodd is installed on the bench, where he joins Dan Cole, who is poised to make his 115th international appearance and become England’s second-most capped men’s player of all time after Ben Youngs.

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Fin Baxter replaces injured Joe Marler as tourists name side for second Test

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