England Prop Fin Baxter to Debut in Final Test
England Prop Fin Baxter to Debut in Final Test

England Prop Fin Baxter to Debut in Final Test

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Harlequins prop Fin Baxter will make his first start for England, replacing the injured Joe Marler in the second and final Test against New Zealand at Eden Park. England coach Steve Borthwick has retained the rest of the squad that narrowly lost 16-15 in the first Test, with the only other change being Bevan Rodd added to the bench. This match is significant as England aims to break New Zealand's 30-year unbeaten record at Eden Park. Dan Cole is set to become England's second-most capped men's player with his 115th appearance. For New Zealand, scrum-half Finlay Christie replaces the injured TJ Perenara, with Cortez Ratima poised for his Test debut off the bench. Both teams are under pressure, with New Zealand's formidable home record adding to the intensity of the encounter.

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