1 / 2000Read later0Read MoreMaro Itoje named captain as Steve Borthwick reveals starting XV for Australia testThe Independent·Harry Latham-Coyle·4 days ago#qzu0Bzmx#independentcouk#independent#england#returns#maro+5 more🧰Tag tools✨Add tagReading 0:0015s thresholdBookmark Skip to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle Maro Itoje was rested over the summer but now returns for England (Adam Davy/PA)Fin Smith has been passed fit to start at fly-half for England against Australia after overcoming a calf injury. Full-back George Furbank returns to the side for his first appearance since November 2024 following a series of injuries and emergency surgery. Maro Itoje will captain England, while loosehead prop Fin Baxter returns from a long-term foot injury and Ben Curry starts on the openside. Uncapped back-row forward Greg Fisilau is poised to make his Test debut from the replacements' bench. Head coach Steve Borthwick emphasised the challenge facing his side ahead of further autumn fixtures against Japan and New Zealand. In fullFin Smith wins fitness race as England hand out debut in Australia clashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
