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Watson to make England bow vs Springboks

Anthony Watson (left) will make his first England start against South Africa
Anthony Watson (left) will make his first England start against South Africa

England have named Anthony Watson on the right wing for Saturday's QBE International against South Africa in the only change to the team defeated by New Zealand.

Watson made his debut as a second-half replacement in the 24-21 loss to the All Blacks and has been given his first Test start after Bath team-mate Semesa Rokoduguni was ruled out of selection by a thigh injury.

The 20-year-old's place on the bench is taken by Harlequins' Marland Yarde in the only other adjustment to the 23 picked to face the Springboks at Twickenham.

"Anthony has been pushing hard for a while and has been in impressive form for Bath and in training with us," head coach Stuart Lancaster said.

"It was great that he got on against New Zealand and we feel he's ready to start. Equally, it's good to have Marland back in the matchday 23."

England team to face South Africa: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Kyle Eastmond, 11 Jonny May, 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Dany Care, 1 Joe Marler, 2 Dylan Hartley, 3 David Wilson, 4 Dave Attwood, 5 Courtney Lawes, 6 Tom Wood, 7 Chris Robshaw (captain), 8 Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: 16 Rob Webber, 17 Matt Mullan, 18 Kieran Brookes, 19 George Kruis, 20 Ben Morgan, 21 Ben Youngs, 22 George Ford, 23 Marland Yarde.

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