"Power required" - Leaked England XV sees Billy Vunipola start against Australia - Ruck

“Power required” – Leaked England XV sees Billy Vunipola start against Australia

England are set to address their power deficit by unleashing two Polynesian giants against Australia on Saturday.

The Mail Online have leaked the probable team with Billy Vunipola and Joe Cokanasiga set to be named in the starting XV

They’ve reported that ‘Cokanasiga will start on the wing in the first Test, to earn his first cap since playing against the USA and Canada last summer.’

England tour of Australia

  • Saturday 2 July – Optus Stadium, Perth Kick-off 10:55 BST
  • Saturday 9 July – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Kick-off: 10:55 BST
  • Saturday 16 July – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Kick-off: 10:55 BST

LEAKED ENGLAND XV:

BACK-THREE:

  • 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
  • 14. Jonny May (Gloucester)
  • 11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)
Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

  • 13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
  • 12. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
Joe Cokanasiga of England talks with Joe Marchant of England after the Summer International match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 24th August 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

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