Semesa Rokoduguni to wing it against New Zealand

Stuart Lancaster has handed Semesa Rokoduguni his Test debut as take on New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
The flyer, who has been in impressive form since the start of the season, will start on the right wing becoming the first serving soldier to play for the national side since Tim Rodber.
Brad Barritt will wear the No.13 jersey with Bath Kyle Eastmond inside him. and get the nod at half-backs over George Ford and Ben Youngs who sit on the bench.
In the pack, Dave Attwood partners Courtney Lawes in the second-row with George Kruis waiting for his Test debut from the bench.
Anthony Watson is the third player who could make his international debut a s the Bath flyer is covering the back three on the bench,
“I am delighted for Roko,” Lancaster said. “Wing is an extremely competitive position but he has pushed himself forward with his form this season and it’s great to be able to give him this opportunity. The same is true with Anthony Watson and George Kruis. I am sure they will contribute should they come off the bench.
“Dave Attwood has had an eventful week with the birth of his first child and congratulations to him and his fiancée Bridget. He’s back with us now and will be ready to go for Saturday.
“The atmosphere is superb and the fans really give us a boost,” Lancaster said. “We can’t wait for the walk from the coach to the changing room for what will be another great occasion.”
England: , Semesa Rokoduguni, Brad Barritt, Kyle Eastmond, Jonny May, Owen , Danny Care; , , Dave Wilson; Dave Attwood, Courtney Lawes; Tom Wood, (Capt.), .
Replacements: Rob Webber, Matt Mullan, Kieran Brookes, George Kruis, Ben Morgan, Ben Youngs, George Ford, Anthony Watson

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