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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.