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Roots and Dingwall handed England debuts against Italy
ENGLAND have given debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots for tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has also named three uncapped players on the bench in back-rower Chandler Cunningham-South, fly-half Fin Smith and wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
“Winning a first cap for your country is always a very special occasion,” Borthwick said.
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