England Six Nations: Lawes and Itoje return for Wales Test

February 24, 2022
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Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales (KO 4.45pm).

Courtney Lawes returns at blindside flanker and is named captain.

Kyle Sinckler will make his 50th appearance for England. The prop made his debut against South Africa in November 2016. Vice-captains Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie join him in the front row.

Maro Itoje and Charlie Ewels are named at lock, while Tom Curry stays at openside flanker and Alex Dombrandt is No. 8.

Manu Tuilagi returns from injury at inside centre and Henry Slade is outside centre. Marcus Smith is fly half and Harry Randall starts at scrum half. Jack Nowell (left) and Max Malins (right) are at wing and Freddie Steward is at full back.

Ben Youngs could become England’s most-capped men’s player of all time as he is named a finisher. Youngs equalled Jason Leonard’s record of 114 caps in England’s 33-0 win against Italy. He made his debut in March 2010 against Scotland.

Jamie George, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, Nick Isiekwe, Sam Simmonds, George Ford and Elliot Daly complete the finishers.