Sarries Trio Selected to Play Australia

George Ford has been confirmed as England's fly half for the first autumn international against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with Fin Smith on the bench.

There's no place at all for Marcus Smith and only two backs among the replacements. Bath flanker Guy Pepper will make a first England start at Twickenham with hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie set to come on for his 50th cap.

Sarries trio selected to play Australia

Maro Itoje will captain England against Australia in their Quilter Nations Series opener this Saturday at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Jamie George and Ben Earl join Itoje in the starting XV for Steve Borthwick's side as they look to start their Autumn tests on the front foot. The match marks a significant milestone for Luke Cowan-Dickie, who is set to win his 50th England cap from the bench, having made his debut against France in 2015. It will…