Mike Tindall is back after injury and Joe Worsley replaces Steffon Armitage in the pack in England's rugby side to face defending champions Wales in the Six Nations championship on Saturday.

A veteran of England's World Cup triumph in 2003, the 30-year-old Tindall missed Saturday's 36-11 victory over Italy at Twickenham because of a back injury he picked up in training. He replaces Jamie Noon and will play at outside centre.

Armitage, whose brother Delon will play at fullback, is dropped and Worsley has been recalled as openside flanker.

Harry Ellis, who scored two tries against the Italians, remains at scrumhalf and Danny Care, who was originally chosen in that position for the opening match, is again ruled out after twisting his ankle last week.

ENGLAND: Delon Armitage, Paul Sackey, Mike Tindall, Riki Flutey, Mark Cueto, Andy Goode, Harry Ellis, Andrew Sheridan, Lee Mears, Phil Vickery, Steve Borthwick (captain), Nick Kennedy, James Haskell, Joe Worsley, Nick Easter.

Replacements: Dylan Hartley, Julian White, Tom Croft, Luke Narraway, Paul Hodgson, Toby Flood, Mathew Tait.

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