England name Ben Curry for injured twin Tom against Australia

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Fin Smith has passed a fitness test and will start at fly-half for England against Australia, with Ben Curry replacing his injured twin Tom at openside flanker in the autumn opener. Head coach Steve Borthwick made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July, including George Furbank at fullback, Maro Itoje returning as captain, and Fin Baxter at loosehead prop. Tom Curry sustained a training injury Wednesday, with concerns he may miss the entire autumn campaign. Smith has started England's last five matches, while Furbank makes his first appearance in two years after injury setbacks. Itoje returns after being rested, and Exeter's Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench.


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