England have named Saracens pair Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje in their starting line-up to face France on Saturday.
Fellow Saracen Jamie George has been named on the bench, as England begin their defence of last year’s 6 Nations title.
Vice-captain Farrell will start at inside centre with Camden-born Itoje making his first start at blindside flanker.
England head coach Eddie Jones said he’s been able to pick a strong and experienced squad and is looking forward to getting the tournament underway against one of England’s old foes.
He said he’s excited to be back at Twickenham, and called on England’s supporters to really turn up the volume inside the stadium. Kick off is at 16:50 on Saturday.
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England have named Saracens pair Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje in their starting line-up to face France on Saturday.
Fellow Saracen Jamie George has been named on the bench, as England begin their defence of last year’s 6 Nations title.
Vice-captain Farrell will start at inside centre with Camden-born Itoje making his first start at blindside flanker.
England head coach Eddie Jones said he’s been able to pick a strong and experienced squad and is looking forward to getting the tournament underway against one of England’s old foes.
He said he’s excited to be back at Twickenham, and called on England’s supporters to really turn up the volume inside the stadium. Kick off is at 16:50 on Saturday.
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