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Confirmed - Two of England's biggest stars are returning to action this weekend
By RugbyPass
England stars Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje return to action this weekend for Saracens - both ahead of schedule.
Both start for Saracens who face the considerable task of Wasps in the Ricoh Arena on Sunday.
Richard Wigglesworth will also make his 200th appearance.
Wigglesworth reaches the appearance landmark after seven and a half years of playing for the club and starts at scrum-half alongside Owen Farrell at fly-half.
Chris Tolofua comes into the side at hooker and will line up alongside Mako Vunipola and Vincent Koch with the returning Maro Itoje and Nick Isiekwe forming the remainder of the tight five in the second row.
Michael Rhodes continues his return from injury on the blindside while Billy Vunipola returns from his injury to start at Number 8 with Schalk Burger completing the back row.
Captain Brad Barritt and Duncan Taylor form the centre partnership as Nathan Earle and Chris Wyles continue on the wings, Alex Goode starts at full-back.
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BB a 9'5 you have to be kidding. No way was he that good you seem to have the same hero worship of BB that the coaches have with him. Rieko to the wing or out altogether he is actually a real hand brake to this team.
Go to commentsA 20pt messy win is about what I expected. Lots of media & fans not reading the room imo. I think the Azzuri were hoping to ambush a 2nd string ABs & may well have done so. Eking out an ugly win is definitely a sign of growth. 2025 looks exciting.
Also, AUS has only beaten ENG of note. They need to show up v SCO & IRE to get a proper gauge. Beating WAL three times doesn't count. Also, winning one test from six in TRC is useless. So TRC2025 will be the real litmus test for AUS. That said, I'm rooting for our SH brothers for the next two tests.
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