The country’s most capped men’s player, with 126 Test appearances, is making his first appearance at the tournament and his last appearance for Red Rose, having begun his overseas odyssey against Scotland thirteen years ago.
Steve Borthwick has hailed a scrum-half who was the first selection of his career until he lost the pecking order at this World Cup due to the emergence of Alex Mitchell.
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“Ben has been a wonderful player in English rugby for a long time. He’s a brilliant player and a team player,” Borthwick said.
“He is our record holder for caps, a player who has been very noticeable in 4 World Cups and has played a role in this team helping the progress of the team, especially Alex Mitchell. “
Tom Curry is fighting Argentina despite online abuse in reaction to the allegation that he was a victim of racial abuse against South Africa.
Curry claimed hooker Bongi Mbonambi called him a “white f****” during Saturday’s 16-15 semifinal loss at the Stade de France, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Sale’s backline, however, remains in the eye of the typhoon and will play their 50th international match in a rematch of the group win over the Pumas.
Owen Farrell leads a team with eight personnel changes and two positional changes, one of them being Curry’s move to the blind flank to welcome Sam Underhill’s first World Cup appearance in the number seven jersey.
Marcus Smith re-establishes himself at full-back after passing the HIA that forced him to leave the clash in South Africa and the consequence is that Freddie Steward moves to the right wing.
Henry Arundell returns for the first time since his five attempts against Chile in Group D match three, offering firepower down the left wing, while the central pairing of Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant remains intact.
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Head coach Borthwick unveils a new front row with the logo of Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart, with right-hand prop Dan Cole set to make his final England appearance from the bench.
Ollie Chessum returns to the second row, there is no position in 23 for George Martin, one of the heroes of the defeat to the Springboks.
“After the sadness of last weekend’s game against South Africa, it’s vital that we get back to play on Friday with the determination and determination that almost gave the team the result we wanted,” Borthwick said.
“The bronze final gives us a wonderful opportunity to finish the tournament on an excellent note, continue to build on the long term and give our enthusiasts one last chance for the team here in Paris. “
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