Jack Nowell and Ben Moon to start for England
The Six Nations encounter crucial for Wales as they seek to beat their unbeaten record between 1907 and 1910
Jack Nowell and Ben Moon will both start for England in their potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash against Wales. Nowell replaced Chris Ashton after his fellow wing was sidelined with a calf injury in the only backline change to the run-on XV that thrashed France 44-8 at Twickenham last time out. The only other alteration was up front, with loosehead prop Moon starting in place of the injured Mako Vunipola. Saturday’s match in Cardiff could well decide the destiny of the title, with England and Wales the only unbeaten sides left in this season’s Six Nations after the opening two rounds. Powerful Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga and back-row forward Brad Shields (Wasps) are included in the match day 23 for the first time this tournament, with Ellis Genge and Harry Williams also on the bench. “Ben Moon will start and Ellis Genge will finish so we will get a great 80 minutes out of those two,” said England coach Eddie Jones after announcing his side on Thursday. “It is disappointing to...
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