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Jones gives Marchant a surprise return on the wing Simmonds’ first start since 2018 and Isiekwe in at second-row
Tom Curry has been named as England’s captain for their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday with Joe Marchant making a surprise return to take his place on the wing. Eddie Jones has also handed Sam Simmonds a first England start since 2018 and given Nick Isiekwe the nod at second-row in what ranks among his most inexperienced team selections.
At 23, Curry becomes England’s youngest captain since Will Carling, stepping into the role in the absence of both Owen Farrell and Courtney Lawes. As reported by the Guardian, Curry emerged as the favourite for the role since England went into camp and will lead the side from openside flanker, with Simmonds lining up at No 8. Marcus Smith is preferred to George Ford at fly-half in a side with a combined 452 caps, seeking what would be only England’s second win in five matches against Scotland.
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