Doran-Jones has one full England cap

Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones is expecting a physical battle with Italy A when he makes his second appearance for England Saxons on Sunday.

The 24-year-old featured in last week's 17-13 win over Ireland A and is one of only six players from that team to keep their starting spot.

He told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "Italy will be very physical at scrum-time and maul-time.

"They are a force up front. We have done a lot of scrummaging in training."

He added: "Last week was a hard-fought win as Ireland had an experienced side out and we were quite a young side.

"I thought we came together well and played some good stuff."

Doran-Jones earned his first England senior cap as a replacement against Argentina in November after only seven starts for Gloucester.

"It's awesome to play for England at any level and I am delighted to pull the shirt on," he said.

"It's been a stop-start season for me but it's nice to get another game."

Gloucester lock Dave Attwood is on the bench for the Saxons, with Nick Wood named as a reserve, while Luke Narraway has returned to Kingsholm ahead of Sunday's LV Cup game at Harlequins.

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