New Zealand coach Graham Henry recalled outside centre Conrad Smith on Tuesday in the only change to his side for this weekend's Test against England at Twickenham.

Smith missed last Saturday's 29-9 victory over Wales in Cardiff with the groin problem which had forced him off the field during the preceding international against Ireland, which the All Blacks won 22-3.

Richard Kahui, Smith's stand-in, dropped out of the 22 entirely.

Tri-Nations champions New Zealand, No.1 in the world rankings, have yet to concede a try during their Tests in the British Isles this month after starting their tour with a 32-6 win over Scotland.

The All Blacks will complete a second grand slam in three years and their third overall, to set alongside their 1978 and 2005 triumphs, if they beat England on Saturday.

England, under new manager Martin Johnson, will be looking to avoid a third straight defeat against southern hemisphere opposition after a 28-14 loss to Australia was followed by last weekend's crushing 42-6 thrashing at the hands of world champions South Africa - England's heaviest home reverse.

"After England's heavy loss against South Africa, we know that the English will come out and throw everything at us," said former Wales coach Henry.

"But the All Blacks are relishing the challenge and we are looking forward to the Test," he added.

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (capt), Jerome Kaino, Ali Williams, Brad Thorn; Neemia Tialata, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Hikawera Elliot, John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Kieran Read, Piri Weepu, Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava

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