Jack Goodhue credits mum's soup for getting him fit

All Black centre Jack Goodhue has revealed the cure to his glandular fever that threatened his participation in the November Internationals. 

Goodhue has credited his mum's chook soup for getting him healthy for the biggest rugby game of his life. 

The Crusaders' centre was somewhat of a surprise selection in the All Blacks starting line up to face England with many expecting Ryan Crotty and Sonny Bill Williams starting the test. 

Goodhue was forced to stay at home while the squad travelled to Japan for the first leg of their northern tour because of another bout of glandular fever.

The 23-year-old will make his sixth test appearance at Twickenham, having been selected ahead of Crusaders team-mate Ryan Crotty.

Blood tests have confirmed Goodhue has fully recovered from his illness, although he did say he feared his tour might be over before it started.

"If anyone knows about glandular fever, it can last a while," Goodhue said.

"I was getting told some horror stories that you could be out for six months or something. So I wasn't really sure what to expect but went up home to Northland, in Kawakawa, mum got me on the chicken soup and I bounced back pretty quick. I am feeling 100 per cent now and ready to play."