"Next week he'll play Farrell at hooker" - reaction to the England XV for Australia clash - Ruck

“Next week he’ll play Farrell at hooker” – reaction to the England XV for Australia clash

Some interesting selections from Eddie Jones once again as he surprised everyone by starting Manu Tuilagi on the wing.

The Aussie has named his England team to play Australia at Twickenham in their second match Autumn Nations Series.

Maro Itoje will make his 50th appearance for England while Captain Owen Farrell returns to the side at inside centre, Henry Slade stays at outside centre, and Marcus Smith will start at fly half.

Jonny May (left) and Tuilagi (right) will be on the wings, Freddie Steward is at full back and Ben Youngs is at scrum half.

Here’s how former players, pundits and fans have reacted on social media:

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