England team to play Italy
Following the debacle of the second half against Wales and the eventual loss, it is good to see that Brian Ashton has not panicked and made wholesale changes. The new players in are as a direct result of injuries and should if anything strengthen the side to play Italy on Sunday 10 February 2.30 kick-off.
The full selection is:
Forwards: Tim Payne (London Wasps), Mark Regan (Bristol Rugby), Phil Vickery (London Wasps, Captain), Simon Shaw (London Wasps), Steve Borthwick (Bath Rugby), James Haskell (London Wasps), Michael Lipman (Bath Rugby), Nick Easter (Harlequins)
Backs: Andy Gomarsall (Harlequins), Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle Falcons), Lesley Vainikolo (Gloucester Rugby), Toby Flood (Newcastle Falcons), Jamie Noon (Newcastle Falcons), Paul Sackey (London Wasps), Iain Balshaw (Gloucester Rugby)
Replacements: Lee Mears (Bath Rugby), Matt Stevens (Bath Rugby), Ben Kay (Leicester Tigers), Luke Narraway (Gloucester Rugby), Richard Wigglesworth (Sale Sharks), Danny Cipriani (London Wasps), Mathew Tait (Newcastle Falcons)
