Moody to lead England

Mar 19 2010

Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury.

Borthwick aggravated a long-standing problem in his left knee during England's 15-15 draw with Scotland last weekend and has failed to recover in time.

Louis Deacon will replace Borthwick in the second row, with Stade Francais lock Tom Palmer promoted to the bench.

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