Elliot Daly to make England debut against Ireland

The Rugby Paper Team

9 years ago

Tags: Bath, Chris Robshaw, Eddie Jones, England, Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins, Ireland, Joe Marler, Leicester, Leicester Tigers, Owen Farrell, Saracens, Six Nations, Wasps

Elliot Daly is set to make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England’s 23-man squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland.
The Wasps centre replaces lock Courtney Lawes in the only change from the squad that beat Italy as Eddie Jones is set to revert to a more conventional five-three split on the replacement bench.
Daly, 23, has played four times for England Saxons and also represented England at U18s and U20s level.
“I have been pleased with the hard work and attitude the squad have shown since Italy,” said Jones.
“Everyone wants to be on the field on Saturday so there were some tough selection calls. Elliot Daly has impressed in training and is now ready to be part of the match day 23.”
England squad
Backs: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Danny Care (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Bath Rugby), Alex Goode (Saracens), Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers).
Forwards: Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Jamie George (Saracens), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), James Haskell (Wasps), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Mako Vunipola (Saracens).