Big Joe must start, along with Ford and Robson

JEREMY GUSCOTT

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK

Needs a start: Joe Cokanasiga
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ENGLAND should treat this game against Italy as if it was World Cup preparation, especially as they are the weakest team in the Six Nations, and there is a tougher game to come against Scotland.
If this was the World Cup you would put out a mix of reserves and first choice players for a game like this in your pool, and that means playing your second choice fly-half, George Ford, while Dan Robson should start at scrum-half.
Those are key selections because they are the big decis...

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