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.
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The Wallabies legend started out as an skinny 78kg teen who worked day in and day out to transform himself, with his size and strength came at a cost, Pocock told Australian Story.