Ludlam comes in at No 8 with Earl shifting to openside flankerKyle Sinckler starts at prop after recovering from chest injury
Lewis Ludlam has been selected to start England’s second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday in the absence of Tom Curry, with Billy Vunipola making do with a place on the bench.
Ludlam impressed as a replacement in England’s 27-10 win over Argentina last weekend and gets the nod at No 8 with Ben Earl shifting to openside to replace Curry, who is suspended following his red card against the Pumas.
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