George Ford and Jamie George Add Experience to Youthful England Facing France XV

George Ford and Jamie George add experience to youthful England facing France XV

Steve Borthwick has named his England XV to take on a France XV, with 13 players away on Lions duty

Steve Borthwick on giving England captaincy back to Jamie George

Steve Borthwick has revealed why took the decision to give back the England captaincy to Jamie George - and why he has no plans to recall Owen Farrell for the summer tour.

England rugby union head coach Steve Borthwick has named George Ford and Jamie George as co-captains for Saturday's match against a France fifteen at Twickenham.

The team features three players from Bath's Premiership title winning squad - Ben Spencer, Ted Hill and the uncapped Guy Pepper. Borthwick's without members of his squad who are with the British and Irish Lions.

Saints duo Coles and Davison set to be involved for England XV against France XV

Alex Coles will start for an England XV against a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 3.15pm).

England team to play France: Ford and George named co-captains

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his England team to play a France XV at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 21 June (kick-off 3.15pm). George Ford and Jamie George are named as co-captains, for this uncapped fixture to ignite England’s Summer campaign of Argentina and the USA. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. In the front row, Fin Baxter starts at loosehead, alongside George…