England vs Wales: Farrell returns to line-up as Arundell given probability to impress
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wen Farrell will captain a potent England crew to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, with Henry Arundell beginning on the wing.
Saracens star Farrell will make his first look of England’s Rugby World Cup warm-up run, having been rested for final weekend’s 20-9 defeat in Cardiff.
Former London Irish flier Arundell has been handed his massive probability, as England search to ramp up their fluency, rhythm and ending energy.
Arundell made his full Test debut in England’s 29-16 Six Nations defeat by Ireland in Dublin and the 20-year-old will win his eighth cap on Saturday, heading out onto the Twickenham turf with the specific intention of boosting the hosts’ attacking prowess.
Arundell has recovered from London Irish’s administration to safe a enjoying contract with French giants Racing 92 after the World Cup. He burst onto the worldwide scene by scoring a surprise attempt together with his first contact in Test rugby within the 30-28 defeat to Australia in July 2022.
England have made 11 modifications in all from the facet that misplaced to Wales in Cardiff final weekend.
Joe Marler and Jamie George slot in alongside Will Stuart within the front-row, whereas Maro Itoje companions George Martin at lock.
Courtney Lawes takes a welcome position at blindside flanker, the vice-captain eager to show his full sharpness for the World Cup after damage points final time period.
Ben Earl begins at openside, slotting in subsequent to No48 and Saracens club-mate Billy Vunipola, who has recovered from knee surgical procedure in April.
Ollie Lawrence and Joe Marchant pair up within the centres, whereas Elliot Daly takes the left wing berth, with Freddie Steward persevering with at full-back.
Jonny Hill takes a seat on the bench to cowl at lock, the Sale second row omitted from the World Cup squad however having stayed with England this week attributable to accidents to Ollie Chessum and David Ribbans.
Ellis Genge will win his 50th cap off the bench, with England decided to hit again after defeat final weekend.
“We’re delighted for Ellis, he’s a brilliant professional, both on and off the field, and I’m sure Saturday will be a very proud moment for him and his family,” mentioned Borthwick.
“Jonny Hill has trained with us throughout the week, and I am pleased to be able to name him in the match day 23. I have no doubt he will provide a big impact for us off the bench”.
England crew to face Wales: F Steward; H Arundell, J Marchant, O Lawrence, E Daly; O Farrell, J Van Poortvliet; J Marler, J George, W Stuart; M Itoje, G Martin; C Lawes, B Earl, B Vunipola. Replacements: T Dan, E Genge, D Cole, J Hill, J Willis, B Youngs, G Ford, M Malins