Randall earns first Six Nations start against Italy

Friday, February 11th 2022

Harry Randall will make his first Six Nations start when England take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, February 13th (3pm KO).

Kyle Sinckler is set for his 49th international cap from the bench, as England set about bouncing back from last weekend's defeat at Murrayfield.

"We’ve set ourselves the target of playing really well and lighting up Rome," said head coach Jones. "We’ve made some changes and this is the best side to face Italy. We want to start fast and take the game to them.

"They can be a dangerous team and have some very good players in the likes of Garbisi, Negri and Lamaro.

"It’s been a difficult week, but the players have bounced back well, trained hard and are ready to put on a good performance on Sunday."

England starting XV: 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester, 6 caps) 14. Max Malins (Saracens, 11 caps) 13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 8 caps) 12. Henry Slade (Exeter, 44 caps) (VC) 11. Jack Nowell (Exeter, 35 caps) 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 6 caps) 9. Harry Randall (Bristol, 2 caps) 1. Ellis Genge (Leicester, 32 caps) (VC) 2. Jamie George (Saracens, 62 caps) 3. Will Stuart (Bath, 16 caps) 4. Charlie Ewels (Bath, 27 caps) 5. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 4 caps) 6. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 52 caps) 7. Tom Curry (Sale, 37 caps) (C) 8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 5 caps)

Replacements: 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter, 32 caps) (VC) 17. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 75 caps) 18. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol, 48 caps) 19. Ollie Chessum (Leicester, uncapped) 20. Sam Simmonds (Exeter, 10 caps) 21. Ben Youngs (Leicester, 113 caps) 22. George Ford (Leicester, 78 caps) 23. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 53 caps)

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