Preview & key stats: England v France (Sat)

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has brought in lock Geoff Parling for Dave Attwood in the only change to the side that beat Scotland.


Attwood is dropped from the squad altogether, with Nick Easter taking his place among the replacements.


France have made two enforced changes from the side which beat Italy.


Jules Plisson replaces the injured Camille Lopez at fly-half, while Vincent Debaty starts at loose-head prop in place of Eddy Ben Arous.


England:

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