Maro Itoje returns as England name team for Australia
Fin Smith will start at fly-half for England
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his starting lineup for Sunday's Nations Championship clash against Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Captain Maro Itoje returns after missing the July internationals, while Fin Smith has recovered from a calf injury to start at fly-half.
Maro Itoje and Fin Smith Return for England
Itoje will lead England in their fourth-round Nations Championship fixture, with Fin Baxter, Ben Curry and George Furbank also returning to the starting XV following injury-related absences.
Smith has passed his fitness assessment and will wear the number 10 jersey, partnering Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half.
Furbank starts at full-back, with Tommy Freeman and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on the wings. Henry Slade and Seb Atkinson form the midfield partnership.
Greg Fisilau Could Make England Debut Against Australia
Uncapped Exeter Chiefs back-row forward Greg Fisilau has been named in an England matchday squad for the first time and could make his senior international debut if called upon from the bench.
Borthwick has selected six forwards and two backs among the replacements, with Will Stuart returning following an extended rehabilitation period.
The replacements also include Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, George Martin, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer and Marcus Smith.
England Begin November Nations Championship Fixtures
England begin a four-match home programme against Australia on November 8.
Following Australia, England will host Japan on November 14 and New Zealand on November 21 before the Nations Championship Finals Weekend from November 27 to 29.
England XV: 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Ben Curry, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 Alex Coles, 4 Maro Itoje (captain), 3 Joe Heyes, 2 Jamie George, 1 Fin Baxter.
Reserves: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Will Stuart, 19 George Martin, 20 Greg Fisilau, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Ben Spencer, 23 Marcus Smith.
