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Ollie Chessum makes England debut in victory over Italy

Lincolnshire youngster arrives off bech in Rome
By Duncan Browne
Published 13th Feb 2022, 19:16 BST
Updated 13th Feb 2022, 19:22 BST
Ollie Chessum runs with the ball during the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and England at the Stadio Olimpico. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)Ollie Chessum runs with the ball during the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and England at the Stadio Olimpico. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Ollie Chessum runs with the ball during the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and England at the Stadio Olimpico. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Today was a day Ollie Chessum will never forget - as he made his England debut.

The 21-year-old Lincolnshire ace came off the bench in a 33-0 Six Nations victory over Italy in Rome.

Chessum, who plays for Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, replaced Sale's Tom Curry in the 65th minute as the Red Roses led 26-0.

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Chessum, a 6’7” forward, began playing at Carre’s Grammar School before representing home-town club Sleaford.

Boston-born Chessum also had spells with Nottingham, Newark and Kesteven on his way to the Premiership.

Chessum didn't make the matchday squad for last week's 20-17 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield.

But he was named on the bench for today's contest, getting the nod from Eddie Jones as he earned his first cap.

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