• Henry Slade likely to make way for Ford in semi-final switch
• George Kruis also expected to replace Courtney Lawes
George Ford is expected to face New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final, with Eddie Jones springing another England selection surprise. Ford was dropped to the bench for the quarter-final win over Australia and Owen Farrell moved to fly-half but it is believed Jones plans to return to his dual playmakers against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Jones will announce his team for England’s first World Cup semi-final for 12 years on Thursday morning and it is also thought Jonny May is winning his fitness race to take a place on the wing. In addition, George Kruis is expected to come into the second row in place of Courtney Lawes to strengthen the lineout.
Written by Gerard Meagher in Tokyo
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/23/england-ford-farrell-axis-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-semi-final under the title “England set to restore Ford-and-Farrell axis against New Zealand”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
