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Dropped: England drop Owen Farrell for Wallabies meeting

By Allsports.com.gh
Sports News Dropped: England drop Owen Farrell for Wallabies meeting
NOV 27, 2014 LISTEN

Farrell was moved to centre for last week's 28-9 win over Samoa in order to incorporate George Ford in the number 10 shirt, after error-strewn performances in defeat to New Zealand and South Africa.

But a failure to find form after moving into midfield has cost Farrell his place, with Billy Twelvetrees stepping in to face the Wallabies, while Ford will once again be tasked with creating from fly-half.

"It's good to be able to give Billy his first start of the series," coach Stuart Lancaster said in a statement.

"He took on board the feedback we gave him when he first came into camp and he has worked hard both with us and at Gloucester and deserves his chance.

"Owen is a key part of our squad and will offer a huge amount from the bench."

Lancaster's two further changes see Dylan Hartley and Tom Wood come in up front, replacing Rob Webber and James Haskell.

"The Samoa game gave us the opportunity to give James and Rob a start and they made a good contribution," Lancaster added.

"Tom and Dylan were disappointed not to be in the XV against Samoa.

"They are desperate to go out and perform on Saturday to help us finish the series on a high."

Team in full:
Mike Brown, Anthony Watson, Brad Barritt, Billy Twelvetrees, Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs, Joe Marler, Dylan Hartley, David Wilson, Dave Attwood, Courtney Lawes, Tom Wood, Chris Robshaw, Ben Morgan.

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