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Cipriani to make his first start for England in nearly a decade

Cipriani to make his first start for England in nearly a decade
England's Danny Cipriani kicks a conversion during the match between England and the Barbarians at Twickenham [Photo:RadioNZ]

First five Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England in nearly a decade.

There is also a return for flanker Chris Robshaw, with coach Eddie Jones shuffling his team for the third and final rugby Test against South Africa.

Cipriani replaces George Ford in the number 10 jersey as one of four changes to the starting line‑up announced by Jones as England seek to end a run of five straight Test defeats and grab a consolation victory.

Cipriani's last start came in a 42‑6 loss to the Springboks at Twickenham in 2008.

Robshaw is recalled to the blindside flank position after New Zealand‑born Brad Shields dropped out of the squad due to illness.

England will face South Africa at 3.05am this Sunday.

[Source: Radio NZ]

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