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Teimana Harrison gets England call for third Test against Australia

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Eddie Jones is pleased James Haskell is getting plaudits for his performances in Australia and says he will be missed in the third Test

England have named Teimana Harrison to replace the injured James Haskell at openside flanker for Saturday's final Test against Australia in Sydney, live on Sky Sports.

Harrison comes into an otherwise unchanged XV in place of Haskell, who has not recovered from a foot injury suffered in the series-clinching win in Melbourne

New Zealand-born Harrison will win his second cap after making his debut in the pre-tour clash with Wales at Twickenham, while winger Jack Nowell, who this week has been undergoing the return-to-play protocols for concussion, has kept his place ahead of Marland Yarde.

Jack Nowell of England dives over for their third try against Australia
Image: Jack Nowell retains his place on the wing for England

"You have to work extremely hard to earn an England cap so there was no temptation to make changes for the sake of change," said England head coach Eddie Jones.

"To play for England you have to be in the best 23 and that's what this selection represents.

"Teimana comes into the side at seven for James Haskell whose foot hasn't quite recovered from Saturday. Teimana has trained well throughout the tour and deserves his spot.

"He's an excellent defender and his robustness will be important to us at the start of the game. Jack Clifford is unlucky to miss out, but will finish the game for us.

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Eddie Jones says he hopes to have all of his best players fit and available for Saturday's third Test with Australia

"We've treated this week like a dress rehearsal for the World Cup because that what we're always building towards.

"To win a World Cup you have to win three big games in a row - we've won two so this third game is the most important game we'll play all year. It will be a good indication of where we are as a team.

"We're looking forward to playing in front of a full house at Allianz Stadium on Saturday and we are confident we can finish the job off with a win." 

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Stuart Barnes and Eddie Jones reminisce about the time they played against each other at the Coogee Oval

England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jack Nowell, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs; 1 Mako Vunipola, 2 Dylan Hartley (c), 3 Dan Cole, 4 Maro Itoje, 5 George Kruis, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 Teimana Harrison, 8 Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Matt Mullan, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Joe Launchbury, 20 Courtney Lawes, 21 Jack Clifford, 22 Danny Care, 23 Elliot Daly.

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