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Elliot Daly only change to Steve Borthwick's England side for Six Nations finale in France

Richard Newman

Updated 14/03/2024 at 14:28 GMT

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made just one alteration to his starting 15 to face France in their Six Nations finale, with Elliot Daly replacing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who reported symptoms of a concussion following the last gasp win over Ireland. England have a slim chance of winning the championship, but need Ireland to slip up against Scotland.

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Elliot Daly will start England’s Six Nations finale with France in Lyon on Saturday night, in head coach Steve Borthwick’s only change to the starting 15, with Manu Tuilagi likely to make his final international appearance.
The Saracens utility back starts on the left wing, in place of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who reported concussion symptoms following the late 23-22 win over pacesetters and reigning champions Ireland.
The alteration means there is a positional change, with Tommy Freeman switching from the left wing to the right, and George Furbank staying at full-back - even though Daly is comfortable in either position.
Tuilagi is involved in an England matchday squad for the first time since the Rugby World Cup bronze medal match, with the centre on the bench after recovering from a groin injury.
It is widely reported that the experienced Sale back will move abroad at the end of the season, with Bayonne apparently among the favourites to sign the 32-year-old.
England’s eligibility rules mean players who are based overseas are not currently eligible to be picked for their country.
Borthwick’s side have a slim chance of winning the Six Nations, but they need Ireland to slip up against Scotland.
Andy Farrell’s side need to avoid defeat in Dublin to lift the trophy once again.
If Scotland win, England could beat them to the title - though four teams are mathematically in contention.
The simple situation is that England will win the title if they win by a bonus point and Ireland fail to earn a single point.
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