- Fin Smith has been passed fit to start at fly-half for England against Australia after overcoming a calf injury.
- Full-back George Furbank returns to the side for his first appearance since November 2024 following a series of injuries and emergency surgery.
- Maro Itoje will captain England, while loosehead prop Fin Baxter returns from a long-term foot injury and Ben Curry starts on the openside.
- Uncapped back-row forward Greg Fisilau is poised to make his Test debut from the replacements' bench.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick emphasised the challenge facing his side ahead of further autumn fixtures against Japan and New Zealand.
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