By MIKE SINCLAIR

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JACK NOWELL Exeter wing U DENNY SOLOMONA Sale wing
Nowell, Eddie Jones’ preferred England choice, made a highenergy first appearance of the season following ankle surgery. Always looking for the ball, he was a constant danger, popping up across the three-quarter line. Ex-League star Solomona stuck to his touchline. It took a last-ditch ankle tap by Joe Simmonds to deny him a first-half try but he was replaced after 55 minutes.
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