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All Blacks XV bring in Reece and Jacobson to play England A
Sport Nation • November 7th, 2025 7:00 am
All Blacks XV head coach Jamie Joseph | Photo: Anthony Hanc/Photosport
All Blacks Sevu Reece and Luke Jacobson have joined the All Blacks XV ahead of the side's clash with England A in Bath on Sunday (NZ Time).
Head coach Jamie Joseph has made eight changes to his side that defeated the Barbarians 33-19 last weekend in Brentford.
With 36 Tests to his name, Reece will get the start on the left wing, while 25-Test All Black loose forward Jacobson will come off the bench at The Recreational Ground.
“It’s great to have Sevu and Luke join the squad and add their experience to the group for what we expect will be a strong and motivated England A squad," Joseph said.
"The challenge this week is to build on the performance against the Barbarians and once again it’s a great opportunity for the players to perform and execute on the international stage.”
Reece forms the All Blacks XV's back three with Caleb Tangitau on the right wing, and Chay Fihaka at fullback.
Josh Jacomb | Photo: Anthony Hanc/Photosport
Kyle Preston gets the nod as starting halfback, linking up with Josh Jacomb in the 10 jersey. The experienced mid-field duo of David Havili and Braydon Ennor complete the midfield.
TK Howden comes into the side, locking alongside Jamie Hannah, while Brodie McAlister gets the start at hooker. With Christian Lio-Willie wearing the No. 8 jersey, Devan Flanders shifts to the blindside, with captain Dalton Papali'i rounding out the loose forward trio.
The final changes come to the bench with halfback Folau Fakatava and midfielder Dallas McLeod included in the matchday 23.
The All Blacks XV and England A kick-off at 2.15am (NZT) this Sunday.
All Blacks XV to play England A
1. Xavier Numoa, 2. Brodie McAlister, 3. George Dyer, 4. TK Howden, 5. Jamie Hannah, 6. Devan Flanders, 7. Dalton Papali'i (captain), 8. Christian Lio-Willie, 9. Kyle Preston, 10. Josh Jacomb, 11. Sevu Reece, 12. David Havili, 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Caleb Tangitau, 15. Chay Fihaki.
Bench: 16. Jack Taylor, 17. Josh Fusitu'a, 18. Siale Lauaki, 19. Josh Beehre, 20. Luke Jacobson, 21. Folau Fakatava, 22. Rivez Reihana, 23. Dallas McLeod.
Jamie Joseph on his role with the All Blacks XV | Mornings
