England name inexperienced back row for Six nations clash with Wales

England made an unconvincing start to their Six Nations title defence, with only the arrival of a powerful bench sealing victory over France.

England name inexperienced back row for Six nations clash with Wales

England will enter a hostile Principality Stadium with a rookie back row after naming Jack Clifford in place of Tom Wood for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales.

Clifford has recovered from a chest injury to make his first international appearance since last summer's tour to Australia and is chosen ahead of the vastly more experienced Wood, who is demoted to the bench.

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