England change five for France Six Nations trip; Sam Underhill, George Furbank start | Rugby Union News

George Furbank, Ben Youngs, Will Stuart, Nick Isiekwe, Sam Underhill come in to start for England; France vs England at Stade de France in 2022 Six Nations Round 5 on Saturday (8pm kick off).

Sam Underhill comes in as one of five England changes for their clash vs France

Eddie Jones has made five changes to his England side to face France in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday, with Sam Underhill and George Furbank among the players to come in.

England: 15 George Furbank, 14 Freddie Steward, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Jack Nowell
10 Marcus Smith, 9 Ben Youngs; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Jamie George, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Maro Itoje, 5 Nick Isiekwe, 6 Courtney Lawes, 7 Sam Underhill, 8 Sam Simmonds.

Replacements: 16 Nic Dolly, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Ollie Chessum, 20 Alex Dombrandt, 21 Harry Randall, 22 George Ford, 23 Elliot Daly.

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Penaud returns from Covid as France name side bidding for Grand Slam

Damian Penaud returns to the France starting XV after recovering from Covid, as Les Bleus bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010.

Penaud missed France’s victory over Wales in Round Four due to testing positive for Covid, as did lock Romain Taofifenua.

Both are restored to Fabien Galthie’s squad for this crucial encounter with England at the Stade de France.

Penaud forms part of France’s quick back-three, alongside Melvyn Jaminet and Gabin Villiere. He takes the place of Yoram Moefana who suffered a knee injury against Wales in last time out.

Taofifenua is named on the bench as part of a six-two split of forwards and backs.

France: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Gabin Villiere, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (captain); 1 Cyril Baille, 2 Julien Marchand, 3 Uini Atonio, 4 Cameron Woki, 5 Paul Willemse, 6 Francois Cros, 7 Anthony Jelonch, 8 Gregory Alldritt.

Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Jean Baptiste Gros, 18 Mohamed Haouas, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Thibaud Flament, 21 Dylan Cretin, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Thomas Ramos.