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New boy Cole ready to raise his game against the Azzurri
Prop could not get in Leicester team last year but on Sunday makes his England debut. Chris Hewett reports on a remarkable rise
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- Cole to make first start for England
- Fully-fit Flutey ready to call the tune for England
- Hines blow for Scotland
- Former All Black sorry for groping teen
- France make two changes for Ireland clash
- Jones relieved to keep his place after 'idiotic' Twickenham trip
- Scotland bring Parks in from the cold
- O'Gara remains at number 10 for Ireland
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- Dragons arrested after fracas in Leeds
- Riley leads rout as Warrington send out warning
- Catalan players arrested after altercation in Leeds
- Long returns to haunt Saints
- Saint Eastmond must fill Long's boots
- Huddersfield hope to shake off pre-season problems
- Sean Long: The model captain?
- Cheep stunt lands Rufus in trouble
- Top-scorer Hall commits future to code and club
- Dave Hadfield: Crusaders deserve credit but don't get carried away
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