Shaw's last Test start was a World Cup warm-up against Wales

The Wasps lock will start his first Test since last August at the Dunedin ground where he played as a youngster.

"I was with a New Zealand club side called Pirates back in 1992 for a year, and played down at Carisbrook quite a few times," Shaw said.

"It was a fantastic place to play - all the students go barmy, and the atmosphere is great."

Carisbrook's nickname stems from its status as an imposing fortress, where the All Blacks have only lost three times in their proud history.

South Africa have never beaten New Zealand there, while Australia can reflect on just one victory from 11 visits.

There is no greater challenge than trying to beat the All Blacks here Mike Catt

England's only previous experience came in 1998, when an under-strength side were thumped 64-22 and Danny Grewcock was sent off.

Shaw, though, has only fond memories of the place.

"Playing in New Zealand decided my rugby future in terms of whether I took it up as a game I wanted to play at the highest level," he added.

"When I went there, I had only been playing for about a year. I was a bit wet behind the ears, and they taught me an enormous amount.

"I have still got a few scars to prove it! I had a habit of trying to turn players over in the tackle and ending up on the wrong side."

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While Shaw has previous experience of playing in New Zealand, Mike Catt will taste the atmosphere of a Test in All Blacks country for the first time after being recalled at centre.

"It is another opportunity for me and I am going to take it with both hands, like I did in the World Cup," Catt said.

"To come down to New Zealand and get a Test win would be absolutely fantastic. I've been everywhere else in the world and won, so this is a big challenge.

"Coming here as world champions gives it that added pressure but they have new coaches and a new-look side so it is going to be very exciting."

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James Simpson-Daniel, meanwhile, will be starting his second Test against New Zealand on the occasion of only his seventh cap.

Since making his debut against the All Blacks at Twickenham in November 2002, his international career has been marred by injury and illness.

But with Jason Robinson rested from the tour and Josh Lewsey switching to full-back, the 22-year-old Gloucester flyer has been handed the vacant wing berth.

"It is great opportunity and a real challenge for me," he said. "I am wearing a shirt that Jason would normally wear so I have got to try my hardest not to be a disappointment.

"But hopefully I can get my hands on the ball and try and create things. The pressure is on but it's a brilliant chance."