Five Sarries named in England squad to take on Wales

Saracens Men have had five players named in the England squad to face Wales on Saturday evening.

Owen Farrell will captain the side, with Jamie George, Maro Itoje and Max Malins also starting at the Principality Stadium.

Mako Vunipola is on the bench, and he will be taking on a familiar face as Nick Tompkins will line up for the Welsh in Round Three of the Guinness Six Nations.

Elsewhere in the tournament, Marco Riccioni is on the bench for Italy against Ireland, meaning Saracens have seven representatives this weekend.

Head Coach Steve Borthwick said: “Wales v England in Cardiff is one of the iconic rugby fixtures, steeped in history and always full of passion. 
 
“We know the Principality Stadium crowd will be in full voice and we will have to be at our very best to repeat the success we had in the last round against Italy. I have selected a team that I think has the right players and balance to meet the particular challenges we will face this weekend.

“I could not have asked any more from all the players and there is no doubt that they can’t wait to be a part of this special occasion.”

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