🏉 Exciting news for rugby fans! England has announced their team for the Six Nations opener against Wales, and there are some surprises in the lineup.
Maro Itoje, typically a key figure, will start on the bench following his late arrival to the squad due to personal reasons. During his absence, Saracens teammate Jamie George steps up as captain, aiming to extend England’s impressive 11-match winning streak. Once Itoje is on the field, he will reassume captaincy duties.
One to watch is Henry Arundell, ready to make his first England start since the 2023 World Cup. He’s set to dazzle on the left wing alongside the likes of Freddie Steward and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. With the skilled all-Northampton centre duo of Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman featured in the midfield, there’s plenty of talent on display.
In the forward pack, Alex Coles takes a starting role, joining Ollie Chessum in the second row. The half-back pairing of George Ford and Alex Mitchell adds further firepower, while the bench includes spirited options like Tom Curry and young props Bevan Rodd and Trevor Davison.
England has made these early announcements from their training camp in Girona, Spain, strategising ahead of a challenging test against Wales this Saturday at Allianz Stadium. With Wales set to reveal their team soon, supporters are eagerly anticipating a thrilling clash.
Stay tuned for more updates and let’s get ready to cheer on the team! 🏆🇬🇧 #SixNations #Rugby #EnglandVsWales