Lewis Ludlam replaces the suspended Tom Curry within the again row with Steve Borthwick making minimal adjustments for England‘s second Rugby World Cup fixture against Japan.
After a much-needed win over Argentina in Marseille, England head to Nice full of confidence.
There is a return for Kyle Sinckler at tighthead, with the prop absent last week having not quite been 100 percent after injury, while Joe Marler is promoted to start ahead of Ellis Genge.
The backline remains intact from the 27-10 win against Los Pumas.
Ludlam’s elevation comes after an all-action cameo in that sport, with the versatile Northampton again rower making 11 tackles after coming off the bench with quarter-hour left.
Ben Earl slides throughout the openside after a formidable exhibiting from the beginning, whereas Billy Vunipola, again accessible after suspension, must be content material with a spot among the many replacements.
Courtney Lawes continues as captain with Owen Farrell nonetheless banned and George Ford will as soon as extra orchestrate affairs from fly half after an impressive particular person show on the Stade Velodrome final Saturday.
“It was both pleasing and important that we were able to start our Rugby World Cup campaign with a good win against Argentina last Saturday,” stated Borthwick.
“It was incredible to see so many of our supporters in the stadium in Marseille. Their support means a great deal to the team. We hope that we were able to provide the supporters both here in France and at home with some great memories, and we are setting out to do the same again this Sunday in Nice.
“After another good week’s preparation in Le Touquet, we are looking forward to the challenge of playing a Japan side that will be full of confidence following their comprehensive win over Chile in their opening fixture of the competition.”
A win over Japan would all however ebook England’s place within the quarter finals, with a visit to Lille to face Chile subsequent up in Pool D.
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The Brave Blossoms, who reached the final eight 4 years in the past, opened their match with a win over the South American aspect.
England XV to face Japan in Nice (8pm BST, Sunday 17 September)
1. Joe Marler, 2. Jamie George, 3. Kyle Sinckler; 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Ollie Chessum; 6. Courtney Lawes (captain), 7. Ben Earl, 8. Lewis Ludlam; 9. Alex Mitchell, 10. George Ford; 11. Elliot Daly, 12. Manu Tuilagi, 13. Joe Marchant, 14. Jonny May; 15. Freddie Steward.
Replacements: 16. Theo Dan, 17. Ellis Genge, 18. Will Stuart, 19. George Martin, 20. Billy Vunipola; 21. Ben Youngs, 22. Marcus Smith, 23. Ollie Lawrence.
