All Blacks: Four lineup changes likely

Sam Whitelock is set to join Canterbury teammate Brad Thorn in the All Blacks' second row. Photo / Getty Images

Changes are likely when the All Blacks team to face England is confirmed tonight.

Radiosport report that given England's strength up front, it comes as no surprise that just one change is on the cards in the forwards, with Sam Whitelock set to join Canterbury teammate Brad Thorn in the second row.

In the backs, Alby Mathewson has spent most of the week at halfback; likewise Sonny Bill Williams at centre and Hosea Gear is the logical choice to replace Cory Jane on the wing.

If the back line selections are confirmed, it will be one of the largest three quarter lines ever to play for New Zealand, with Nonu, Williams, Gear and Rokocoko all over 100kg.

The All Blacks side is named at 6.30pm.

- NEWSTALK ZB