2024-02-01 14:15:41
By the editorial staff
Published 5 minutes ago, Updated now
George Ford starts at the opening with England. STEPHANIE LECOCQ / REUTERS
In the absence of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell, the XV de la Rose will begin their opening match of the Tournament against Italy (Saturday, 3:15 p.m.) with George Ford starting.
The misfortune of one person makes the happiness of others. In the absence of Owen Farrell, who has given up on the Six Nations Tournament for his mental health, and Marcus Smith, who is out, it is George Ford who will officiate at the opening for England against the Italy, Saturday (3:15 p.m.).
The Sale Sharks number 10 will partner Alex Mitchell at the hinge, who has recovered from an infected cut to his leg. Coach Steve Borthwick also starts third-row wing Ethan Roots. Fraser Dingwall starts at center alongside Henry Slade, with Tommy Freeman and Elliot Daly on the wings.
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Fly-half Fin Smith and winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, both 21 and uncapped, are on the bench. It is therefore an English team with a new face compared to the last World Cup, due to injuries, retirements and other unavailability.
England XV to face Italy (Saturday, 3:15 p.m.) : 15. Freddie Steward 14. Tommy Freeman 13. Henry Slade 12. Fraser Dingwall 11. Elliot Daly 10. George Ford 9. Alex Mitchell 1. Joe Marler 2. Jamie George 3. Will Stuart 4. Maro Itoje 5. Ollie Chessum 6. Ethan Roots 7. Sam Underhill 8. Ben Earl
Substitutes : 16. Theo Dan 17. Ellis Genge 18. Dan Cole 19. Alex Coles 20. Chandler Cunningham-South 21. Danny Care 22. Fin Smith 23. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
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