"Ojomoh has been thrust into the No 12 jersey for a first Twickenham start in place of the injured Fraser Dingwall but Maro Itoje believes the Bath centre will flourish against Argentina. Dingwall's withdrawal with a side strain sustained last weekend is further upheaval for Borthwick, who has already lost Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roobuck since the 33-19 triumph over the All Blacks."
"He has a bit of a swagger about the way he is around the place, and with the way he plays, said Itoje. He obviously comes from a rich rugby heritage family, second generation in his family to be playing for England, so I know this weekend is going to be incredibly special for his family and for himself. I've been admiring his play from afar and now I get the opportunity to play with him."
Max Ojomoh has been named at inside centre for England at Twickenham, replacing Fraser Dingwall after Dingwall suffered a side strain sustained last weekend. The replacement adds to England's selection disruption amid injuries to Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George, Tom Roobuck, Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum. Ojomoh will partner Henry Slade, marking the seventh different centre combination of the year for Steve Borthwick. Ojomoh has produced strong form for Bath this season and impressed on his England debut against the USA last summer. Maro Itoje praised Ojomoh's playing style and noted his rugby family heritage.
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