Rugby Union - England - Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 27/8/15 England's Brad Barritt during the announcement Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - England's probable World Cup midfield partnership of Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph will start together for the first time in Saturday's final warm up match against Ireland, coach Stuart Lancaster said on Tuesday.
Barritt's last test was the victory over Australia in November 2014 before injury ruled him out of the Six Nations and his defensive organisation and tough tackling is considered key to England's chances by the management.
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