Launchbury earns first start (From The Argus)
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Launchbury earns first start
10:46am Thursday 22nd November 2012 in Sport By Brian Owen
Joe Launchbury on the charge
Former Worthing Raiders lock Joe Launchbury is set to make his first start for England.
The 21-year-old Christ's Hospital old boy has been named in the XV to kick off against South Africa on Saturday.
Launchbury earned his first caps as a replacement in the recent games against Fiji and Australia.
He comes into the side as one of six changes.
Former Raiders prop Joe Marler misses out because of a knee injury.
England coach Stuart Lancaster said: "The players we have brought into start have been training well, will bring a real motivation to make the most of their opportunity and will suit the challenge we face against a tough and physical South African team."
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