England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his aspect to face New Zealand within the Autumn Nations Collection at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, with Ben Spencer beginning at scrum-half.
Spencer has by no means began a recreation for England in his worldwide profession, however will get the chance with Alex Mitchell dominated out for the match with a neck damage.
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.
Within the entrance row, George is known as 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 appropriate wing, with Tommy Freeman on the left and George Furbank chosen at full-back to finish the beginning line-up.
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After struggling a hip damage final yr, 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 challenge of playing against one of the best teams in world rugby,” mentioned Borthwick.
“We’ll need to be accurate, keep our discipline, and maintain a level of intensity throughout the match, from the first whistle to the final moment.
“With simply two video games at Allianz Stadium in our final 15, it is unbelievable to be returning to play in entrance of our dwelling crowd once more. The vitality and keenness of our supporters at all times provides the crew an additional carry.”
England side 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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