England head coach Eddie Jones plans to partner Marcus Smith with Owen Farrell against Australia and believes it will enhance his side's attacking options.
PREDICTED ENGLAND XV:
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- 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
- 14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath RFC)
- 11. Jonny May (Gloucester)
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
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- 13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
- 12. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
Owen Farrell of England warms up before the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
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- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Danny Care (Harlequins)
Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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- 1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
- 2. Jamie George (Saracens)
- 3. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)
Ellis Genge of England Rugby is tackled by Will Rowlands of Wales during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
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- 4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
- 5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
Maro Itoje of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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- 6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
- 7. Jack Willis (Wasps)
- 8. Billy Vunipola (Saracens)
Billy Vunipola of Saracens on the break during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on 18 June 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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