article: Media playback is not supported on this device Owen Farrell moves from centre to fly-half to replace Charlie Hodgson, who has a finger injury. Northampton's Lee Dickson steps in for Ben Youngs at scrum-half, while Scarlets' Ben Morgan starts at number eight in place of Phil Dowson. Lock Tom Palmer has been dropped in favour of Leicester's Geoff Parling. Should fortune favour the brave, England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster could be in for the most satisfying of Twickenham debuts. But if Six Nations rugby is more about the more prosaic virtues of experience, form and proven ability, Saturday's meeting with Wales might turn out to be less pleasant. Read more of Tom's blog Tuilagi, who was fined £3,000 and warned by the Rugby Football Union after jumping off a ferry following England's World Cup exit in New Zealand in October, has played precious little rugby since because of a hamstring problem and a broken cheekbone and eye socket. He will link up with new boy Brad Barritt, who impressed against Scotland and Italy, in the centre positions. Dickson, Morgan and Parling make their first Test starts at Twickenham on Saturday as England look to secure a third successive victory after wins over Scotland and Italy. "We are looking forward to seeing how Brad and Manu gel together in the centre," Lancaster said. "Owen has trained throughout and knows our patterns and plays, so we are fully confident in his ability to run the game from 10. "It's been a good start with two wins but we've got real competition for places and Lee, Ben and Geoff deserve an opportunity to start this game." Media playback is not supported on this device Farrell was chosen in the starting XV ahead of Toby Flood, who makes his return to the squad after a spell out with a knee injury. The Leicester fly-half will be joined on the bench by fit-again Northampton lock Courtney Lawes. Hodgson, who scored the two tries England have managed so far in this year's Six Nations, is unavailable after cutting and spraining his left index finger in training this week. "Charlie cut his finger in training earlier in the week and needed stitches, but it swelled up and there is a sprain there," added Lancaster. "We assessed him this morning [Thursday] and he cannot grip fully. "Phil and Ben [Youngs] will provide a different role from the bench and it's great to have Courtney and Toby, who can also give us options in what I am sure will be a full-on encounter. "The finger injury to Charlie Hodgson is very unfortunate, but may prove a blessing for England. Owen Farrell was always destined to end up at fly-half and looks ready to do the job. Hodgson's absence allows Stuart Lancaster to include the incisive power of Manu Tuilagi, whose line-breaking ability is priceless. Geoff Parling will bring organisation and height to the line-out. Ben Morgan brings a much-needed ball-carrying punch. Lee Dickson's inclusion is vital for England's zip and momentum at the breakdown. For the moment, Ben Youngs has lost
summary: Centre Manu Tuilagi returns to the England side as interim head coach Stuart Lancaster makes four changes for the Six Nations game against Wales.