Martin Johnson will, as expected, captain an unchanged England team in Saturday's Lloyds TSB Six Nations showdown against France in Paris. The Leicester lock will lead his team for the 23rd time despite the spectre of a three-week suspension hanging over him following a punch on Saracens hooker Robbie Russell.
England boss Clive Woodward has selected the same side that comprehensively beat Ireland 45-11 ten days ago, but there are three changes on the replacements' bench, including a first senior call-up for former Rugby League star Henry Paul.
England team v France, March 2:J Robinson, A Healey, M Tindall, W Greenwood, B Cohen, J Wilkinson, K Bracken, G Rowntree, S Thompson, P Vickery, M Johnson (capt), B Kay, R Hill, N Back, J Worsley.
Replacements: D West, J Leonard, D Grewcock, M Corry, N Duncombe, H Paul, D Luger.
Filed by Shane Murray
