England have made five changes to their Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday at Twickenham.
After losing around Scotland, England have made a start to George Ford, Mako Vunipola, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Kyle Sinckler and Courtney Lawes. Ollie Lawrence and Mark Wilson, who both started in their tournament opening, are releasing the 23rd.
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Ford starts at halfway to see captain Owen Farrell move into the middle. Eddie Jones has selected a new front row with Mako Vunipola returning at a loose end after being injured, Luke Cowan-Dickie at the hook and Kyle Sinckler back at the tight end after sending off off. And Lawes is joining the back row in place of Wilson.
Jones has also rocked the bench with Jack Willis and Charlie Ewels named, opting for a six-back forward and backward split.
“As always, we’ve picked what we think are our 23 strongest to try and win the game,” Jones said.
“We’re delighted that Mako and Kyle are back into the team and we’ve made some changes to our starting XV, but our finishers are just as important to our game plan. we watch all 80 minutes.
“We have trained well this week, I have been very pleased with the views and level of work of the players.
“We hope to put on a great performance on Saturday and start our Guinness Six Nations campaign.”
England begins XV:
Elliot Daly, Anthony Watson, Henry Slade, Owen Farrell (captain), Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Jonny Hill, Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, Billy Vunipola
Transplants:
Jamie George, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Ben Earl, Jack Willis, Dan Robson, Max Malins