Poppy Cleall captains the Red Roses for the first time at No.8 with scrum half Leanne Infante named vice-captain.

England recorded a 43-12 victory over the Black Ferns in front of 9,748 fans at Sandy Park last Sunday. Their largest victory ever over the World Champions.

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Harlequins duo Vickii Cornborough and Amy Cokayne joint tight head prop Sarah Bern in a revised front row.

Zoe Harrison, who was named player of the match last weekend continues at fly-half with Helena Rowland at inside centre.

Fresh from her try-scoring debut, Holly Aitchison retains her place at outside centre with Zoe Aldcroft and Abbie Ward as locks.

Worcester Warriors’ Alex Matthews comes in at blindside flanker while Marlie Packer is at openside.

Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow and Lydia Thompson once again make up the back three.

Sarah Hunter and Sarah McKenna are among the finishers alongside newly-capped Maud Muir.

Middleton said: “We were absolutely delighted with the performance and the result last week. We were really proud of the players and it was a privilege to be part of such a special occasion at Sandy Park.

“We know this weekend is another huge game but it’s one we’ve prepared well for in Northampton and it’s that preparation that gives us the confidence and belief that we can perform not only to the same level but hopefully even higher this weekend. 

“Developing leadership across the squad is really important and we’ve named Poppy as captain and Leanne as vice-captain for this game. With less than a year to go until the World Cup, it’s important our leadership group is broad and we see both of them as falling into this category.

“We’ve made a number of changes to the starting XV as it’s important the broader squad are exposed to rugby at the very highest level. We’re looking forward to seeing how Zoe (Aldcroft) and Abbie (Ward) fair as it’s a new lock pairing. 

“Alex Matthews comes into the starting XV while Zoe Harrison and Helena Rowland have combined at 10-12 for club and country previously so we’re looking forward to seeing how they go again.

“Playing against New Zealand is always a big occasion. They have quality players across their group and like us are fiercely proud of playing for their country, make no mistake this weekend will be tougher than last but we are more than ready. 

“Lastly, we’re really looking forward to playing at Franklin’s Gardens. Northampton is a proper rugby hotbed, a magnificent stadium to play in and all the players and staff can’t wait for Sunday’s game.”