George Ford looks likely to be handed the No 10 jersey for England’s Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday, edging out Fin Smith in the battle to start at fly-half. The uncapped Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso is also likely to be among the replacements in Rome.
Fraser Dingwall, meanwhile, is ready for a long-awaited debut at inside-centre and the Auckland-born Ethan Roots – who has represented the Maori All Blacks – is also in line for a start at blindside flanker.
