Home Sports Elliot Daly is included in England’s Six Nations team to face France in the only change from side that beat Ireland as he replaces Manny Feyi-Waboso

Elliot Daly is included in England’s Six Nations team to face France in the only change from side that beat Ireland as he replaces Manny Feyi-Waboso

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Elliot Daly (left) has been drafted into the England squad to face France in the Six Nations clash.

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Elliot Daly has been drafted into the England squad to face France as the only change to the team that secured a victory over Ireland.

With winger Manny Feyi-Waboso out with a concussion, Daly has taken up his position on the wing, with Manu Tuilagi added to the bench.

England arrive in Lyon on Thursday with an outside chance of taking the title if Ireland lose to Scotland in Dublin.

Steve Borthwick has opted for consistency in his selection, keeping faith with the likes of George Furbank, George Ford and Alex Mitchell.

“After such a hard-fought win against Ireland last week, we realize how important it is to back up that performance with another similar performance in Lyon on Saturday,” Borthwick said.

Elliot Daly (left) has been drafted into the England squad to face France in the Six Nations clash.

Elliot Daly (left) has been drafted into the England squad to face France in the Six Nations clash.

He will replace Manny Feyi-Waboso (pictured) on the sideline, who is injured with a concussion.

He will replace Manny Feyi-Waboso (pictured) on the sideline, who is injured with a concussion.

He will replace Manny Feyi-Waboso (pictured) on the sideline, who is injured with a concussion.

Coach Steve Borthwick has opted for consistency in the team after a historic victory over Ireland.

Coach Steve Borthwick has opted for consistency in the team after a historic victory over Ireland.

Coach Steve Borthwick has opted for consistency in the team after a historic victory over Ireland.

ENGLAND TEAM WILL FACE FRANCE

15. George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) 14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 7 caps) 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 61 caps) 12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby, 23 caps) 11. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 68 caps) 10. George Ford (Sale Sharks, 95 caps) – vice captain 9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 14 caps) 1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 61 caps) – vice captain 2. Jamie George (Saracens, 89 caps) – captain 3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 111 caps) 4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 80 caps) – vice captain 5. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 11 caps) 6. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 22 caps) 7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 34 caps) 8. Ben Earl (Saracens, 29 caps)

Replacements: 16. Theo Dan (Saracens, 11 caps) 17. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 92 caps) 18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 37 caps) 19. Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs, 3 caps 20. Alex Dombrandt ( Harlequins, 16 caps) ) 21. Danny Care (Harlequins, 100 caps) 22. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 31 caps) 23. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 59 caps)

‘France remains one of the best teams in the world and will be a great challenge for us.

“We have had a great build up so far this week and there is a genuine feeling of anticipation and determination throughout the camp as we head into what will be an exciting final weekend.”

Tuilagi provides back-up to England’s midfield combination of Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence, in what could be the veteran’s final test if he decides to move to France this summer.

Flanker Ethan Roots was also added to the bench, replacing injured rookie Chandler Cunningham-South.

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