Feyi-Waboso to start England's 2025 autumn opener

Exeter Chiefs' Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will start England's 2025 Quilter Nations Series opener against the Wallabies at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

England's head coach Steve Borthwick has named his side for Saturday's 15:10 kick-off against Australia, live on TNT Sports.

Feyi-Waboso - who is currently top try-scorer in the Gallagher PREM - is selected alongside Tom Roebuck on the wings with Freddie Steward at full-back as Tommy Freeman moves to the centres.

Maro Itoje has the captain's armband for the tournament.

Borthwick said: "We're excited to begin our Quilter Nations Series campaign against Australia and to test ourselves against a strong, in-form side.

"Australia have had four months together, so it'll be a great challenge for us first up. We've worked hard with the time we've had, and the players can't wait to play in front of a passionate hoe crowd.

"It's another opportunity for us to take a step forward as a team."

Former Chief, hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie prepares to make his 50th appearance for his country as he is named on the bench.

England:

15 Freddie Steward

14 Tom Roebuck

13 Tommy Freeman

12 Fraser Dingwall

11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

10 George Ford

9 Alex Mitchell

1 Fin Baxter

2 Jamie George

3 Joe Heyes

4 Maro Itoje

5 Ollie Chessum

6 Guy Pepper

7 Sam Underhill

8 Ben Earl

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Alex Coles, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Fin Smith