Eddie Jones to make four changes with George Ford returning
Rugby NewsThursday, 11 February 2021 at 09:13
George Ford will return to the starting team for England with Eddie Jones expected to make four changes for this weekend's clash with Italy.
The Mail Online is reporting that Ford will reclaim the number 10 shirt with captain Owen Farrell reverting to inside-centre.
Fit-again Mako Vunipola and Kyle Sinckler is set to take over from Ellis Genge and Will Stuart in the England team to play Italy with Courtney Lawes 50/50 to replace Jonny Hill in the second-row.
England team to play Italy (Possible)
Anthony Watson, Elliot Daly, Henry Slade, Owen Farrell, Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Mark Wilson, Tom Curry, Billy Vunipola
When is England v Italy?
Saturday, February 13.
What time is kick-off?
The match will start at 2.15pm GMT.
What TV channel is it on?
ITV will broadcast this fixture, as they have the rights to all of England's home matches.
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