England unchanged as they look to deny Aussies

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red card against Ireland in the Six Nations, which was later rescinded.

“Bringing the latest technology, processes and rugby focused innovations into Six Nations Rugby competitions is a core part of helping drive the collective growth of the game,” Julie Paterson, director of rugby at Six Nations Rugby said.

“The likes of the bunker trial and Hawk-Eye will offer even more support to match officials and the decisions they make in the heat of a live match environment.”

Body cameras will be used more widely with officials hoping to clamp down on bad behaviour.

MATT HARDY

ENGLAND have named an unchanged team for this week’s fifth Ashes Test as they look to deny Australia their first series win on these shores since 2001.

Rain scuppered England’s hopes of levelling the five-match series at Old Trafford on Sunday, an outcome which ensured that the tourists will retain the famous urn.

But England can maintain their unbeaten in home series against Australia dating back to 2001 should they beat the tourists at the Oval this week. The Test gets underway on Thursday and could continue through until Monday.

Questions were raised over England’s selection in the fourth Test at Manchester but captain Ben Stokes defended his and coach Brendon McCullum’s calls, as well as the team’s decision not to declare in the hope of forcing a result.

Mark Wood, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, and James Anderson remain as specialist bowlers while Stokes, Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes are the three all-rounders.

Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket while the squad contains Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence and Joe Root as batters.

This is England’s last scheduled men’s Test match until they play the West Indies in July 2024.

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