Danny Care returns to England starting line-up for Sydney decider

The scrum-half replaces Jack van Poortvliet

Danny Care returns for England (PA) (PA Wire)

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Danny Care has been restored to England’s starting line-up at the expense of Jack van Poortvliet for Saturday’s decisive third Test against Australia.

Care started the series opener in Perth a fortnight ago but swapped roles with van Poortvliet for the 25-17 victory in Brisbane that set up the clash at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Making his full debut at Suncorp Stadium, van Poortvliet was outstanding and his demotion to providing scrum-half cover from the bench is a surprise.

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Danny Care returns to England starting line-up for Sydney decider

The scrum-half replaces Jack van Poortvliet

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