Eddie Jones gambles against Australia as Freeman and Porter start for England

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Jones: ‘Tough calls but we feel they will strengthen the team’England make four changes to side that lost 30-28 in PerthEddie Jones has rolled the dice for England’s do-or-die clash with Australia on Saturday by handing debuts to Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman as well as a first start to Jack van Poortvliet. Jones has made four changes to the side that went down 30-28 in Perth – three in the backs – with Sam Underhill also replacing the injured Tom Curry.Porter’s inclusion is arguably the most eye-catching given he was raised in Australia and went to Sydney university before committing to England – the place of his birth – following his emergence with Leicester. He was an unused replacement in the first Test but comes into the side at outside-centre with Joe Marchant dropped from the 23 entirely. Continue reading...

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