Island star to make first appearance since USA in July 2025
Isle of Man rugby star Bevan Rodd has made the squad for England's opening match of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations.
He'll start from the bench for the Red Rose's tie against Wales on Saturday, 7 February.
Rodd's Sale Sharks teammates Luke Cowin-Dickie and Tom Curry will also make an appearance from the side lines, while George Ford starts in the 10.
England's match against Wales kicks off at 4:40pm at Twickenham.
England XV vs Wales: Steward, Feyi-Waboso, Freeman, Dingwall, Arundell, Ford, Mitchell, Genge, George, Heyes, Coles, Chessum, Pepper, Underhill, Early
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Rodd, Davison, Itoje, Curry, Pollock, Spencer, Smith
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