Steve Borthwick has announced significant changes to the England rugby team ahead of their Six Nations match against Italy, making nine personnel changes and three positional adjustments following a heavy loss to Ireland. Fin Smith returns as five-eighth, leading a revamped back line with only Tommy Freeman remaining from the previous match. The pack sees three new starters, while injuries have also influenced the selections. England aims to maintain their unbeaten record against Italy, despite facing a strengthened Azzurri side.
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