England recall Ford at fly-half for World Cup semi-final
England have recalled George Ford at fly-half for their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, coach Eddie Jones announced Thursday.
Ford came off the bench during England's 40-16 quarter-final win over Australia. But he is now in the starting XV for Saturday's match against the reigning world champions in Yokohama.
England captain Owen Farrell, who started at fly-half against the Wallabies, moves to inside centre with Manu Tuilagi alongside him in midfield, with Henry Slade dropping down to the bench.
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Jones also made a change among his replacement forwards, with Newcastle back-row Mark Wilson coming in for Lewis Ludlam.
New Zealand, who have not lost a World Cup match since their 2007 quarter-final defeat by France, named their side earlier Thursday.