England name Itoje on bench & pick Northampton centres for Wales
Summary
England's rugby team will play against Wales in their first Six Nations game without Maro Itoje starting on the field. Itoje is on the bench because he attended his mother's funeral, but he will play a role later in the match. Meanwhile, Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman have been chosen to start in the midfield.Key Facts
- Maro Itoje, an important player for England, will not start the match against Wales.
- Itoje attended his mother's funeral, affecting his participation in pre-tournament preparations.
- Jamie George will be the team captain and will start the game.
- Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman, both from Northampton, will play in midfield.
- Itoje has played every minute of Six Nations matches for England since 2020, missing only one recent game against Fiji.
- The coach, Steve Borthwick, believes the team has a strong personal connection, which helps them perform better.
- Dingwall and Freeman have been successful in previous matches for England and are expected to strengthen the team's performance.
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