Maro Itoje nudges Eddie Jones for England blindside role in first Test
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• Itoje battles Chris Robshaw for No6 spot against Australia in Brisbane• Joe Launchbury would partner George Kruis in England second-rowEngland are considering changing their back row by switching Maro Itoje to blindside flanker for the all‑important first Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. The plan to start their new recruit, Ben Te’o, at inside centre, however, has struck a potential hitch after the former rugby league player was unable to train because of “muscle soreness”.Moving Itoje from the second-row into the No6 jersey worn by Chris Robshaw throughout England’s triumphan…





