Harrison replaces Haskell in England XV

Teimana Harrison will start in England’s back row for the third Test against in Sydney.
The flanker is the only change to the matchday 23 replacing who suffered a foot injury last weekend.
Jack Nowell, who picked up a head knock in Melbourne, is fit to start on the wing.
“You have to work extremely hard to earn an England cap so there was no temptation to make changes for the sake of change,” head coach said. “To play for England you have to be in the best 23 and that’s what this selection represents.
“Teimana comes into the side at seven for James Haskell whose foot hasn’t quite recovered from Saturday. Teimana has trained well throughout the tour and deserves his spot. He’s an excellent defender and his robustness will be important to us at the start of the game. Jack Clifford is unlucky to miss out, but will finish the game for us.
“The players have enjoyed being in Coogee this week and the attitude to training has been absolutely first class. They have been inspired by the challenge of playing better for the last game. Credit has to go to the coaching staff, particularly , Paul Gustard, Neal Hatley and Glen Ella who have worked tirelessly to keep improving this squad of players.
“We’re looking forward to playing in front of a full house at Allianz Stadium on Saturday and we are confident we can finish the job off with a win.”
England: ; Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Owen Farrell, Jack Nowell; George Ford, Ben Youngs; , (c), Dan Cole; Maro Itoje, George Kruis; , Teimana Harrison,
Replacements: Jamie George, Matt Mullan, Paul Hill, Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes, Jack Clifford, Danny Care, Elliot Daly

Leave a Comment