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Nov 29, 2014 at 2.30pm UK
 
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Team News: Billy Twelvetrees to start for England in Test against Australia

Billy Twelvetrees starts at centre for England against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, while Owen Farrell drops to the bench.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has selected Billy Twelvetrees to start at centre ahead of Owen Farrell for Saturday's Test against Australia at Twickenham.

Following a spell of below-par performances, Farrell has been dropped to the bench following England's 28-9 victory over Samoa - their first win of the Autumn Internationals.

Northampton Saints duo Tom Wood and Dylan Hartley come into the team at flanker and hooker respectively for this weekend's action to replace James Haskell and Rob Webber.

England have already lost to New Zealand and South Africa.

England: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby), Brad Barritt (Saracens), Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby) Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby), George Ford (Bath Rugby), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers); Joe Marler (Harlequins), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), David Wilson (Bath Rugby), Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Tom Wood (Northampton Saints), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, capt), Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby).

Replacements: Rob Webber (Bath Rugby), Matt Mullan (Wasps), Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons), George Kruis (Saracens), James Haskell (Wasps), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Owen Farrell (Saracens), Marland Yarde (Harlequins).

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