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Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp

Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp

Summary

England has made significant changes to their rugby team lineup ahead of their Six Nations match against Italy. They replaced many players in hopes of improving their recent performance after losing two out of three games.

Key Facts

  • England changed 12 positions in their team lineup for the game against Italy.
  • Fin Smith, Seb Atkinson, and Cadan Murley are among the new players starting in the match.
  • Key players like George Ford and Henry Arundell are not in the matchday squad.
  • England lost their last match against Ireland 42-21.
  • England has never lost to Italy in their previous 32 matches.
  • Italy recently beat Scotland and played competitively against Ireland and France.
  • Ange Capuozzo of Italy is injured, but Ignacio Brex returns to play.

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