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England revamp back line for must-win clash against depleted Wallabies

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Coach Eddie Jones said on Thursday three new faces in England's back line would give his team more attacking options for their must-win second Test against an Australian side that has been forced into five changes.The visitors crashed 30-28 against a 14-man Wallabies in the first match of the three-Test series at Perth last weekend and with the pressure mounting, Jones rolled the dice for their clash in Brisbane on Saturday.Leicester Tigers' Jack van Poortvliet will make his first start at scrumhalf, replacing veteran Danny Care, after scoring a try off the bench last weekend.Jones also handed debuts to Northampton Saints' Tommy Freeman (left wing) and the Tigers' Guy Porter (outside centre), in place of the under-performing Joe Cokanasiga and Joe Marchant.Owen Farrell starts at inside centre with Marcus Smith at flyhalf.

Jack Nowell is on the right wing and Freddie Steward stays at fullback.There was speculation that teenager Henry Arundell could also start after he scored a try with his first touch as a substitute in Perth, but he will play the same role again."We have decided to make changes in our back line, they were tough calls but we feel they will strengthen the team," said Jones. "There are opportunities to attack against Australia which we can take."Bath flanker Sam Underhill, meanwhile, was brought in for Tom Curry, who went off after a head knock in Perth and has returned home.It is the only change to the forwards pack, with captain Courtney Lawes the other flanker and Billy Vunipola at No 8.

In the front row, props Ellis Genge and Will Stuart join hooker Jamie George with Maro Itoje and Jonny Hill the locks."We have had solid preparation this week and looking forward to an important game in Brisbane," added

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