Rugby: Hodgson handed England debut

Charlie Hodgson will make his England debut in Saturday’s Test match against Romania at Twickenham.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2001 - 10:47

Charlie Hodgson will make his England debut in Saturday’s Test match against Romania at Twickenham.

The Sale fly-half, who turned 21 yesterday, was among England’s replacements when they beat world champions Australia three days ago and has now been elevated to a starting XV showing seven changes and two positional switches.

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