Sinckler and Genge, bottom, have matured since this picture in 2016 and will start together against Italy David Rodgers/Getty ImagesEddie Jones is ready to unleash England’s combustible props against Italy on Saturday after selecting Kyle Sinckler and Ellis Genge in the same front row for the first time. Genge, the marauding Leicester Tigers tight-head, has been promoted to the starting side as one of five changes Jones has made to the England side that lost to Wales. England are ready to get physical, with Ben Te’o and Manu Tuilagi selected together for the first time in a 34-stone midfield, while man “mountain” Joe Cokanasiga replaces Jack Nowell on the wing. Jones recalled the England tour of Australia in 2016, when he selected Sinckler and Genge and spent most of the time trying to stop the fiery pair from starting fights. Three years on and…

Source: The Times March 07, 2019 12:09 UTC