England pick Jack Nowell and Ben Moon to start against Wales
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Jack Nowell and Ben Moon have been named to start for England against Wales on Saturday as Eddie Jones makes two changes to his side. Joe Cokanasiga, the 21-year-old winger who scored two tries in his first two England matches during the autumn, is also in line for a first Six Nations appearance having been named on the bench.
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Nowell comes in on the right wing in place of the injured Chris Ashton – he may well have done so anyway considering his performance away to Ireland – while his Exeter team-mate Moon will make his first Six Nations start at loosehead with Mako Vunipola ruled out for the rest of the tournament with an ankle injury. Brad Shields is another set for his first appearance in the championship having been preferred to Nathan Hughes on the bench.
Moon won his first cap at the age of 29 during the autumn and will make his third start against Wales. He was on the bench for England’s 44-8 victory over France last time out and gets the nod ahead of Ellis Genge, who provides cover as a replacement.