Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteve Borthwick has picked his team to face Fiji (Getty)England will face Fiji at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday 11 July at 2.10pm BST, aiming to end a five-match losing streak. Newly-qualified centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg and 19-year-old Noah Caluori are set to make their England debuts off the bench, alongside fellow first-capper George Kloska. Head coach Steve Borthwick has made several changes to the starting XV, including Tommy Freeman shifting to the wing, Henry Slade starting in the centres, and Guy Pepper coming into the back row, with Marcus Smith retaining his full-back position. England are looking to avoid their first six-Test losing run since 2006, following a defeat to South Africa in their Nations Championship opener last week. Borthwick expressed anticipation for the match, acknowledging Fiji as a dangerous side and highlighting the "fantastic" atmosphere expected at the Liverpool venue, reflecting the passion for rugby in the north of England. In fullNoah Caluori and Benhard Janse van Rensburg to make England debuts against FijiMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Steve Borthwick names England team to face Fiji at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteve Borthwick has picked his team to face Fiji (Getty)England will face Fiji at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday 11 July at 2.10pm BST, aiming to end a five-match losing streak. Newly-qualified centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg and 19-year-old Noah Caluori are set to make their England debuts off the bench, alongside fellow first-capper George Kloska. Head coach Steve Borthwick has made several changes to the starting XV, including Tommy Freeman shifting to the wing, Henry Slade starting in the centres, and Guy Pepper coming into the back row, with Marcus Smith retaining his full-back position. England are looking to avoid their first six-Test losing run since 2006, following a defeat to South Africa in their Nations Championship opener last week. Borthwick expressed anticipation for the match, acknowledging Fiji as a dangerous side and highlighting the "fantastic" atmosphere expected at the Liverpool venue, reflecting the passion for rugby in the north of England. In fullNoah Caluori and Benhard Janse van Rensburg to make England debuts against FijiMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
