England have named the uncapped Semesa Rokoduguni on the right wing for their November series opener against world champions New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Fiji-born Rokoduguni, a serving soldier in the British Army with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, has been called up after an impressive start to the season with Bath.
Now England will look to the 27-year-old, who has seen active service in Afghanistan, to provide both pace and power in a back division missing the dynamism of injured centre Manu Tuilagi.
"I'm delighted for Roko," said England coach Stuart Lancaster after naming his side.
"Wing is an extremely competitive position, but he has pushed himself forward with his form this season and it's great to be able to give him this opportunity.
Rokoduguni is one of three uncapped players in the 23 with Bath team-mate Anthony Watson offering cover for the back three from the bench and Saracens' George Kruis the second-row replacement.
Dave Attwood, one of seven Bath players in the matchday 23, starts at lock after his fiancee gave birth to their first child on Tuesday.
"I'm sure Anthony and George will contribute should they come off the bench," said Lancaster.
"Dave Attwood has had an eventful week with the birth of his first child. He's back with us now and will be ready to go for Saturday."
England (15-1)
Mike Brown; Semesa Rokoduguni, Brad Barritt, Kyle Eastmond, Jonny May; Owen Farrell, Danny Care; Billy Vunipola, Chris Robshaw (capt), Tom Wood; Courtney Lawes, Dave Attwood; David Wilson, Dylan Hartley, Joe Marler
Replacements: Rob Webber, Matt Mullan, Kieran Brookes, George Kruis, Ben Morgan, Ben Youngs, George Ford, Anthony Watson
Source: AFP
