Ben Youngs will start at scrum half for England in the first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park tomorrow.
Danny Care, who was named in the starting team, jared his shoulder in training on monday but failed a late fitness test.
Youngs’ inclusion means Lee Dickson comes onto the bench only seven days after winning the Premiership with Northampton.
Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “Danny is getting there but we won’t take any risks and we need every player to be 100 per cent. Ben Youngs is one of our most experienced players – he has played against the All Blacks three times and is raring to go. Lee has known all week that he could be featuring so we managed his preparation accordingly.”
Youngs added: “It’s a shame for Danny as I know he has worked hard to be fit for the game. But it’s a great to be starting against New Zealand at Eden Park and I know with four scrum-halves in the squad there is a massive amount of competition for me to perform for the team and be at the top of my game.”