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Tom Hamilton, Senior Writer
England have made three changes for their Six Nations clash with unbeaten Ireland on Saturday, with winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso winning his first start.
Feyi-Waboso scored from the bench in England’s defeat to Scotland in round three of the championship and he replaces Elliot Daly on the wing.
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Elsewhere, Alex Mitchell returns to the team at scrum-half to take Danny Care’s spot while George Martin is named in the second-row. Martin’s inclusion sees Ollie Chessum shift to blindside flanker, with Ethan Roots dropping out of the matchday squad.
Scrum-half Care is included on the bench where there’s also a return for Marcus Smith, who takes Fin Smith’s spot. Harlequins’ Alex Dombrandt is also named.
“As always, we’ve selected what we think is our strongest 23 to leave us best placed to win the game,” Borthwick said. “Ireland are without doubt currently one of the best teams in the world, and we’ll have to be at our very best against them on Saturday.
“We’ve prepared well for what will be another classic Six Nations game at Twickenham.”
Ireland are 3 from 3 in the Six Nations, having defeated France, Italy and Wales. England won their opening two matches against Italy and Wales, but fell to Scotland 30-21 last time out.
While England are looking to end Ireland’s hopes of a Grand Slam, Saturday will be a special day for Care if he gets his chance from the bench.
Care started against Scotland to win his 99th cap. If called upon on Saturday, he’ll bring up the 100 to become England’s sixth male centurion.
“I’d like to pay special tribute to Danny Care, who will win his 100th cap at Twickenham on Saturday,” Borthwick said. “Danny has been a tremendous servant to English rugby, and reaching this milestone is an incredible achievement.
“He’s a wonderful player and someone who always puts the team first. I’m sure Saturday will be an emotional and memorable day for Danny and his family, and the team couldn’t be prouder of his accomplishment.”
Full England team:
George Furbank, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, George Ford, Alex Mitchell; Ellis Genge, Jamie George (captain), Dan Cole, Maro Itoje, George Martin, Ollie Chessum, Sam Underhill, Ben Earl
Replacements: Theo Dan, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, Chandler Cunningham-South, Alex Dombrandt, Danny Care, Marcus Smith, Elliot Daly