Harry Randall set to to start for England against Italy

Friday, 11 February 2022 at 08:02

byRugby Rucker

Harry Randall is in contention for a place in England’s starting XV to face Italy in Rome on Sunday, according to the Mail Online.

Ben Youngs, who is poised to match Jason Leonard’s national record of 114 Test caps, is set for a place on the bench.

Once again, many players will be in the dark about their role until shortly before the team announcement at 11.30am.

England team to play Italy: (CONFIRMED)

Taam to be confirmed by Jones later this morning. (11:30am)

#BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) for Joe Marchant
11. Max Malins (Saracens)

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. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)

Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

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

#FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Jamie George (Saracens)
3. Will Stuart (Bath RFC)

Ellis Genge of England celebrates after winning with his son Ragh Ellis during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#SECOND-ROW:

4. Charlie Ewels (Bath)
5. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)

Nick Isiekwe of Saracens wins the lineout ahead of Dan Thomas of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Saracens at Ashton Gate on 17 Sep. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK