Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has named his England XV to face Japan, leaving Henry Pollock on the bench and backing several young stars to make their mark.
Writing in the Daily Mail, Biggar praised England's victory over Australia but warned Steve Borthwick against making unnecessary changes.
"The only changes I think England should make for Japan are the ones that will have to be enforced by injury," he explained.
Pollock misses out on starting XV
Despite his growing reputation, Pollock has been named among Biggar's replacements.
Instead, the former Wales international has selected Alex Coles, Ben Curry and Ben Earl in his starting back-row.
Biggar believes England should maintain the momentum built against Australia rather than overhaul a winning side.
Caluori gets his chance
With Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out through injury, Biggar wants Saracens youngster Noah Caluori to start on the wing.
"I'd bring Caluori in for him this weekend," he wrote.
"Japan have small wingers, so Caluori should have the beating of them."
Fraser Dingwall is also backed to replace the injured Seb Atkinson at inside centre, ahead of Max Ojomoh.
Two surprise bench selections
Biggar has included uncapped scrum-half Archie McParland and Newcastle forward Max Hicks among his replacements.
"I think Japan would be the perfect opportunity for him to make his debut," Biggar said of McParland.
He also believes Hicks could emerge as a surprise World Cup contender.
"He may end up being a World Cup bolter."
Dan Biggar's England XV to face Japan
Backs
15. Freddie Steward
14. Tommy Freeman
13. Henry Slade
12. Fraser Dingwall
11. Noah Caluori
10. Fin Smith
9. Jack van Poortvliet
Forwards
1. Fin Baxter
2. Jamie George
3. Joe Heyes
4. Maro Itoje
5. George Martin
6. Alex Coles
7. Ben Curry
8. Ben Earl
Replacements
16. Luke Cowan-Dickie
17. Ellis Genge
18. Will Stuart
19. Max Hicks
20. Greg Fisilau
21. Henry Pollock
22. Archie McParland
23. Marcus Smith
Dan Biggar: Career in numbers 🏉
- 🐉112 Wales caps – One of Wales' most-capped players.wru.wales
- 🦁3 British & Irish Lions Tests – Started all three against South Africa in 2021, having also toured in 2017.The British & Irish Lions Website
- 🏆3 Six Nations titles – Won the Championship in 2013, 2019 and 2021.World Rugby
- 🌍3 Rugby World Cups – Represented Wales in 2015, 2019 and 2023.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk
- 🎯631 points for Wales – Finished fourth on his country's all-time scoring list at retirement.The British & Irish Lions Website
- 🏉3 major professional clubs – Played for Ospreys, Northampton Saints and Toulon.BBC Sport
- 🏅2 Pro12 titles – Helped Ospreys win the league in 2010 and 2012.Ospreys
- 📅Retired in 2025 – Ended an 18-year professional playing career.wru.wales+1
