England v Australia: Nations Championship – rugby union live

England and Australia are preparing for a Nations Championship clash amid significant roster adjustments. Maro Itoje returns to captain England, with George Furbank and Fin Smith forming a key playmaking axis, while Ben Curry steps in for his injured brother.

Australia celebrates Fraser McReight reaching his 50th Test cap, as Declan Meredith takes the fly-half position for his fifth start in that role. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shifts to the wing for the Wallabies, who also feature a powerful bench including Taniela Tupou and Rob Valetini.

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