Marcus Smith moves to full-back as Northampton fly-half Fin makes first Test start
A second change of position involves Ben Earl moving from No 8 to flanker, giving England Saracens’ 7-8 combination of Earl and Willis.
On the bench, experienced pair of Elliot Daly and fit-again vice-captain Jamie George are back, with England badly in need of a statement win after losing theirSleightholme has not played since December due to a hamstring injury.
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