Steve Borthwick, England's head coach, isn't shy about shaking things up, as evidenced by the six new faces he's injected into the starting lineup for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series Test against Argentina at the Allianz Stadium. The spotlight shines brightest on Elliot Daly, who marks his return to the field, replacing Tom Roebuck on the left wing. Daly's comeback game is his first since a forearm fracture incurred during the British & Irish Lions' tour in Australia last July.
Daly's inclusion is part of a broader reshuffle that sees Immanuel Feyi-Waboso switch to the right wing and Freddie Steward holding his ground at full-back. The forward pack gets a fresh look with Maro Itoje continuing as captain, flanked by George Ford and Ellis Genge as vice-captains. New to the starting pack are Luke Cowan-Dickie and Asher Opoku-Fordjour, stepping in to fill the front-row slots left by Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, and Jamie George. The backline sees Henry Slade stepping in for Ollie Lawrence to partner with Fraser Dingwall at centre, while Ford and Ben Spencer dictate the game from the halves.
"Last weekend gave us plenty to build on, and now the challenge is to push our performance further,"
Borthwick stated, gearing up for a clash against an Argentine squad renowned for their passion and physicality. Borthwick further emphasized the significance of the venue's support,
"We have felt exceptional support at Allianz Stadium throughout this series. It provides a real lift for the players, and we hope to create lasting memories for our supporters on Sunday."
England is sticking with a 6/2 split on the bench, featuring forwards Theo Dan, Baxter, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Tom Curry, and Henry Pollock. The backline reserves include Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith. The setup underscores England's strategic depth and readiness to adapt in real-time during the game.
As the team gears up for Sunday's battle, the adjustments in the lineup suggest a tactical pivot designed to counter Argentina's robust style. With new and returning talent, England aims to leverage its rejuvenated squad to clinch a victory that resonates with the fans and fortifies their position in international rugby.
England Team to Face Argentina: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Guy Pepper, 5 Alex Coles, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 3 Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 1 Ellis Genge Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Tom Curry, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Alex Mitchell, 23 Marcus Smith Date: Sunday, November 23 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Kick-off: 16:10 GMT Referee: Pierre Brousset (FF
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Steve Borthwick, England's head coach, isn't shy about shaking things up, as evidenced by the six new faces he's injected into the starting lineup for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series Test against Argentina at the Allianz Stadium. The spotlight shines brightest on Elliot Daly, who marks his return to the field, replacing Tom Roebuck on the left wing. Daly's comeback game is his first since a forearm fracture incurred during the British & Irish Lions' tour in Australia last July.
Daly's inclusion is part of a broader reshuffle that sees Immanuel Feyi-Waboso switch to the right wing and Freddie Steward holding his ground at full-back. The forward pack gets a fresh look with Maro Itoje continuing as captain, flanked by George Ford and Ellis Genge as vice-captains. New to the starting pack are Luke Cowan-Dickie and Asher Opoku-Fordjour, stepping in to fill the front-row slots left by Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, and Jamie George. The backline sees Henry Slade stepping in for Ollie Lawrence to partner with Fraser Dingwall at centre, while Ford and Ben Spencer dictate the game from the halves.
"Last weekend gave us plenty to build on, and now the challenge is to push our performance further,"
Borthwick stated, gearing up for a clash against an Argentine squad renowned for their passion and physicality. Borthwick further emphasized the significance of the venue's support,"We have felt exceptional support at Allianz Stadium throughout this series. It provides a real lift for the players, and we hope to create lasting memories for our supporters on Sunday."
England is sticking with a 6/2 split on the bench, featuring forwards Theo Dan, Baxter, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Tom Curry, and Henry Pollock. The backline reserves include Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith. The setup underscores England's strategic depth and readiness to adapt in real-time during the game.
As the team gears up for Sunday's battle, the adjustments in the lineup suggest a tactical pivot designed to counter Argentina's robust style. With new and returning talent, England aims to leverage its rejuvenated squad to clinch a victory that resonates with the fans and fortifies their position in international rugby.
England Team to Face Argentina:
15 Freddie Steward, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Guy Pepper, 5 Alex Coles, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 3 Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 1 Ellis Genge
Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Tom Curry, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Alex Mitchell, 23 Marcus Smith
Date: Sunday, November 23
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Kick-off: 16:10 GMT
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FF