Scott Barrett appears set to start at blindside for All Blacks vs England

The All Blacks will this afternoon name their team to play England in Saturday night's Rugby World Cup semifinal in Yokohama and Scott Barrett appears set to start at blindside. 

Barrett's extra size would be key to counter the size and strength of the England pack.

Radio New Zealand reports Barrett will take the number six jersey, with Ardie Savea moving to the openside and Sam Cane dropping to the bench.

Scott Barrett came on at half-time of the All Black's quarter-final win over Ireland and Sam Cane left the field at the same time.

Cane would replace the injured Matt Todd on the bench, while Patrick Tuipolotu is set to come into the reserves as lock cover.

Codie Taylor is likely to start at hooker, with Dane Coles in the reserves.

All Blacks will face England in the first semi-final at 8pm this Saturday while South Africa will play Wales at 9pm on Sunday. 

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