Rugby

Cokanasiga and Hughes named in England side for Six Nations

March 8, 2019 12:01 pm

Eddie Jones has made five changes to his England team to face Italy at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Fiji-born wing Joe Cokanasiga and Ben Te’o come into what will be a heavyweight back division already boasting the power of Manu Tuilagi.

Meanwhile, Fijian Nathan Hughes has been named on the bench.

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England is still favorites for the championship despite their 21-13 loss to Wales.