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| - Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson have both been recalled for their first England match since the World Cup final after being named by coach Eddie Jones in his side to play Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday. Bath wing Watson has replaced Jonathan Joseph, with Wilson recalled in place of injured back-row forward Sam Underhill in the only other change to the side that beat Ireland 24-12 last time out. The back-line is the same one that England deployed in their 32-12 defeat by South Africa in November's World Cup final in Yokohama. Although France are the only side left in this season's Six Nations who can complete a Grand Slam, a win for England over Wales would keep them in title contention. Jones named his side Thursday amid speculation that England's final game of the Championship, against Italy in Rome, would be postponed due to the coronavirus. Wales are due to name their side later Thursday. England (15-1) Elliot Daly; Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell (capt), Jonny May; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Tom Curry, Mark Wilson, Courtney Lawes; George Kruis, Maro Itoje; Kyle Sinckler, Jamie George, Joe Marler Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Joe Launchbury, Charlie Ewels, Ben Earl, Willi Heinz, Henry Slade Coach: Eddie Jones (AUS) jdg/lp
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