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Semesa Rokoduguni returns to England team for Fiji clash

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Fiji-born Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni will win his second England cap against Fiji, two years after making his debut

Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni returns to the England team for the first time in two years in Saturday's match with Fiji at Twickenham.

Rokoduguni - who was born in Fiji - made his debut against New Zealand in 2014 but has not been picked since. He will be on the right wing, one of four changes made by coach Eddie Jones.

Jones had delayed naming his team because No 8 Billy Vunipola - who was suffering from upper body soreness - Nathan Hughes and Elliot Daly had knocks, but all three are passed fit.

Rokoduguni's Bath colleague Jonathan Joseph returns in midfield to partner Owen Farrell, with Daly - who impressed in last week's 37-21 win over South Africa - moving to the left wing in place of Jonny May who drops out of the 23.

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01:  Alex Goode passes the ball during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park on September 1, 2015 in Bagshot, En
Image: Alex Goode takes over at full-back from Mike Brown

Saracens star Alex Goode takes over from Mike Brown at full-back, while in the pack there is just one change with Teimana Harrison taking over from Northampton team-mate Tom Wood at openside flanker.  

Harrison was taken off just 30 minutes into his last game for England against Australia in the summer but he has been given another chance to impress.

On the replacements bench, uncapped lock Charlie Ewels of Bath is included for the first time in an England match-day 23 and there is also a return for Exeter back Henry Slade.

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"We've picked a side to beat Fiji," said Jones. "Every Test match is an opportunity for us to keep improving and to increase the depth of the squad.  We've made a few changes from last week and those players have a great chance to put their best foot forward and make the team better.

"England at Twickenham is the game Fiji will have targeted on their tour. They are one of the iconic rugby nations of the world and we respect them enormously.

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath Rugby and Newcastle Falcons  at the Recreation Ground
Image: Bath centre Jonathan Joseph will partner Owen Farrell in midfield

"They bring flair and an unbridled enthusiasm to move the ball at pace, with running skills - if the game becomes unstructured they can be a very dangerous team. They'll come to Twickenham with no fear and hungry to cause an upset.

"While we were satisfied with last week's result against South Africa, there was plenty to improve on. We want a much more complete performance on Saturday - we want to be in total control of the game and tidy-up the things we didn't do well enough last weekend."

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England forward Chris Robshaw says the players will know exactly what their roles are against Fiji

England: 15 Alex Goode, 14 Semesa Rokoduguni, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 1 Mako Vunipola, 2 Dylan Hartley, 3 Dan Cole, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 Courtney Lawes, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 Teimana Harrison, 8 Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Nathan Hughes, 21 Danny Care, 22 Ben Te'o, 23 Henry Slade.

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