Steve Borthwick has named Alex Mitchell and Jonny May - two players who were omitted from his initial World Cup squad - to start in England’s World Cup opener
Kyle Sinckler a surprise absentee as Cole starts at tightheadSteve Borthwick has named Alex Mitchell and Jonny May - two players who were omitted from his initial World Cup squad - to start in England’s tournament opener against Argentina on Saturday., Mitchell has leapfrogged Ben Youngs and Danny Care in the pecking order to make just his second England start while May is named on the right wing.
His selection also signals attacking intent from England, who against Fiji ended a wait of more than six hours to score a try through a back. Borthwick insisted this week that England would be sticking to the conservative gameplan that he has instilled since taking over as head coach, but Mitchell will be tasked with providing quick ball in an effort to spark the attack into life.
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