For the past few years, All Black fans have been subjected to the controversial rotation policy of Graham Henry. It was a rare sight to see the same team play consecutive Tests, and at times it was hard to gauge what Henry was thinking.

Just when a combination seemed to be working, it was changed - leaving the fans (and, no doubt, the players...) wondering just what was going on.

The rotation system didn't work - the World Cup is testament to that.

So, as the All Black's prepare to face-off against England on Saturday, it's great to see the same starting fifteen for the second week in a row. The only change has been forced - John Afoa's knee injury means Greg Somerville replaces him, and Sione Luaki comes onto the bench in place of Adam Thomson.

The conditions in Wellington halted any open play, and forced the All Blacks to play a tight forward game. The backs had limited opportunities in the wet conditions, and were unable to get out of second gear. It's fantastic news that Henry has kept the same combinations, as it will give us a chance to see them progress - rather than see a completely different lineup start from scratch.

And would we have been surprised? Hmmm...

The All Blacks jersey is for the elite of New Zealand rugby, and therefore should go to the best player available - especially against the top tier sides. The time to blood new players is against sides like Samoa, Italy, Tonga and Canada (we're not saying these sides aren't good - we're just saying they're not rated among the best...).

It's early days yet, but it seems as though Henry has moved on from his rotation policy, and is looking to build a top-15 to play week-in week-out. The other lads in the squad should be trying to get a spot on the bench - if their chance to play arises, they'll be able to take full advantage.

England have selected a strong side to face the All Blacks, which is a rare thing these days. We've become accustomed to them sending a 2nd (or even 3rd) rate squad to New Zealand, but it seems this time we're going to get a decent Test Match. The All Blacks won't be able to take this game lightly - if they do, England might just surprise them...

England's side looks like this:

1. Andy Sheridan
2. Lee Mears
3. Matthew Stevens
4. Tom Palmer
5. Steve Borthwick (c)
6. James Haskill
7. Tom Rees
8. Luke Narraway
9. Richard Wigglesworth
10. Charlie Hodgson
11. David Strettle
12. Olly Barkley
13. Mike Tindall
14. Topsy Ojo (we've said this before, but...the best name in sports ever?)
15. Mike Brown

Reserves: David Paice, Tim Payne, Ben Kay, Joe Worsley, Danny Care, Jaime Noon, Matt Tait