England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his aspect to face New Zealand within the Autumn Nations Sequence at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, with Ben Spencer beginning at scrum-half.
Spencer has by no means began a sport for England in his worldwide profession, however will get the chance with Alex Mitchell dominated out for the event with a neck harm.
Henry Slade additionally begins as does Tom Curry, Slade making his return following a shoulder surgical procedure.
Jamie George will lead England as captain, supported by 4 vice-captains: Maro Itoje, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge and George Ford.
James Cole talks with Steve Borthwick to debate the key harm and backroom omissions from the England squad for the Autumn Internationals.
Within the entrance row, George is called at hooker alongside Genge at loosehead prop and Will Stuart at tighthead. At lock, Itoje companions George Martin. The again row sees Chandler Cunningham-South on the blindside flank, with Tom Curry at openside and Earl at No 8.
Within the half-back positions, scrum-half Spencer is then paired with Marcus Smith at 10. The midfield sees Ollie Lawrence named at inside centre with Slade at 13.
Within the again three, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso begins on the fitting wing, with Tommy Freeman on the left and George Furbank chosen at full-back to finish the beginning line-up.
After struggling a hip harm final 12 months, Tom Curry is delighted to be again in England colors for his or her Autumn Internationals, starting towards New Zealand on Saturday.
Theo Dan, Fin Baxter, Dan Cole, Nick Isiekwe, Ben Curry, Alex Dombrandt, Harry Randall, and George Ford take their locations on a bench made up of six forwards and two backs.
“We’re excited for the problem of enjoying towards among the best groups in world rugby,” stated Borthwick.
“We’ll have to be correct, preserve our self-discipline, and preserve a stage of depth all through the match, from the primary whistle to the ultimate second.
“With simply two video games at Allianz Stadium in our final 15, it is implausible to be returning to play in entrance of our residence crowd once more. The vitality and fervour of our supporters at all times provides the staff an additional raise.”
England aspect to face New Zealand
15. George Furbank, 14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Ollie Lawrence, 11. Tommy Freeman, 10. Marcus Smith, 9. Ben Spencer, 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Jamie George, 3. Will Stuart, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. George Martin, 6. Chandler Cunningham-South, 7. Tom Curry, 8. Ben Earl
Replacements: 16. Theo Dan, 17. Fin Baxter, 18. Dan Cole, 19. Nick Isiekwe, 20. Ben Curry, 21. Alex Dombrandt, 22. Harry Randall, 23. George Ford
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