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England head coach Steve Borthwick is sticking with the same starting XV that beat Italy for Saturday\u2019s Six Nations clash with Wales at Twickenham.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is the first time the Red Roses have fielded an unchanged line-up since the World Cup final in 2019.<\/p>\n
In the one change to the squad from the victory in Rome, Ellis Genge makes the bench after returning from injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Borthwick, 44, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be back playing in front of a sold-out Twickenham. The visit of Wales is always a fixture that creates a special atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n
Borthwick picked a fresh-looking side against Italy last weekend, with five players making their international bows in the 27-24 win, and he has opted for continuity.<\/p>\n
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The former Bath and Saracens star said: \u201cWith a new player group and a number of new caps, we have tried to develop our game on both sides of the ball. <\/p>\n
\u201cSuch changes take time and I was pleased how quickly the players settled and adapted against Italy.\u201d <\/p>\n
Prop Genge, 28, was a late withdrawal from the squad to face Italy but has shrugged off a foot injury to replace Beno Obano, while fly-half George Ford keeps his starting place.<\/p>\n
Speaking to BBC 5 live Breakfast, Ford, 30, said: \u201cIt was a good start \u2014 you always want to start the Six Nations with a win<\/p>\n
\nJamie George is convinced England can win the @SixNationsRugby<\/a> but accepts they must learn fast after edging Italy 27-24 in Rome pic.twitter.com\/Pyv6h0EsiF<\/a><\/p>\n