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The likely England team to face Italy as Eddie Jones considers FIVE big changes

#SECOND-ROW:

  • 4. Maro Itoje
  • 5. Courtney Lawes for Nick Isiekwe

Should return to the team for Isiekwe following his return to play protocols.

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

#BACK-ROW:

  • 6. Lewis Ludlam
  • 7. Tom Curry
  • 8. Alex Dombrandt for Sam Simmonds

I’d like to see Dombrandt play if Smith continues at 10 because they have a unique, telepathic partnership. Against Scotland, Simmonds and Smith didn’t seem to be on the same wavelength.

Tom Curry 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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