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England Name Team to Face Wales: Arundell Starts, Freeman–Dingwall in Midfield, Itoje on Bench

A six-two bench split covers a prop shortage after injuries to Will Stuart, Fin Baxter, Asher Opoku-Fordjour.

Overview

  • Jamie George starts as captain with Maro Itoje set to take over when he enters after missing build-up time for his mother's funeral.
  • Freddie Steward starts at fullback with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on the right wing and Alex Mitchell partnering George Ford at half-back.
  • Alex Coles and Ollie Chessum are named at lock, with Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill and Ben Earl forming the back row.
  • Bevan Rodd and Trevor Davison bolster a forward-heavy bench, with Marcus Smith and Ben Spencer the only backs among the replacements.
  • Tom Roebuck misses out after a broken toe, and England arrive on an 11-match winning run expecting Wales to lean on a kicking game.