Parling starts against Wales in RWC

Exeter Chiefs forward Geoff Parling has been named in the England squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A game against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.

The experienced lock keeps his place in a side which shows three changes to the starting XV from that which defeated Fiji last Friday.

Sam Burgess (Bath Rugby) takes over from Jonathan Joseph in midfield and partners Brad Barritt (Saracens), who moves to outside centre in place of the injured Bath Rugby player. Owen Farrell (Saracens) starts at No 10 with George Ford (Bath Rugby) moving to the bench while Billy Vunipola (Saracens) comes in at No 8 for Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) who is still struggling with a knee injury.

James Haskell (Wasps) and Alex Goode (Saracens) are both included in the 23 for the first time in RWC 2015, covering back row and back three respectively - See more at: http://exeterchiefs.co.uk/news/parling-starts-against-wales-in-rwc/#stha...