England's New Faces for Six Nations Opener Against Italy

Coach Steve Borthwick hands debuts to Fraser Dingwall and Ethan Roots, with George Ford at flyhalf and Alex Mitchell overcoming injury to start at scrumhalf.

• England coach Steve Borthwick has named Fraser Dingwall and Ethan Roots to make their debuts in the Six Nations opener against Italy.
• George Ford has been selected as flyhalf, with uncapped Fin Smith and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso among the replacements.
• Alex Mitchell has recovered from a leg infection and will start at scrumhalf, with Danny Care on the bench.
• Jamie George will captain the team, with Joe Marler and Will Stuart completing the front row.
• England have lost their opening game in the last four Six Nations and won only two matches in each of the last three seasons, but they have never lost to Italy.

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