England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his facet 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 November with a neck damage.
Henry Slade additionally begins as does Tom Curry, Slade making his return following a shoulder surgical procedure and Curry beginning for the primary time since his hip damage.
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 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 best wing, with Tommy Freeman on the left and George Furbank chosen at full-back to finish the beginning line-up.
After struggling a hip damage final 12 months, Tom Curry is delighted to be again in England colors
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 in opposition to among the best groups in world rugby,” stated Borthwick.
“We’ll must be correct, hold our self-discipline, and keep 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 incredible to be returning to play in entrance of our dwelling crowd once more. The vitality and keenness of our supporters at all times offers the workforce an additional carry.”
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England: 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 (c), 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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