England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Sam Simmonds at No 8 for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Sam Simmonds at No 8 for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
Simmonds replaces Alex Dombrandt, now on the bench after a bout of coronavirus following England’s 23-19 win over reigning champions Wales in London last time out. Tom Curry has passed the return to play protocols from concussion to continue at openside flank in a back row that also features England captain Courtney Lawes.
“He’s a powerful character and a carrier,” said Jones of Simmonds. “He’s a very physical defender, in particular with the way Ireland attack he’s going to be important around that 10 area. “In the the only other change to the starting XV, Joe Marchant is preferred ahead of Elliot Daly at outside centre, where he will partner Henry Slade in midfield.Joe is a specialist 13 who can play on the wing,” said Jones. “He’s very good under the high ball. I just think he might give us a bit more direct carrying.
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