Northampton Saints’ forward pair Alex Coles and Trevor Davison have been named in Steve Borthwick’s England XV to take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium on Saturday (21 June, kick-off: 3.15pm).
The clash marks England’s final preparation before heading off on their Summer Tour, which sees them face Argentina in two Tests before clashing with USA in Washington D.C.
Seven-cap Coles starts in the second row for England against France, while tighthead prop Davison will begin the uncapped match on Borthwick’s six-two split bench.
“We're excited to be playing at Allianz Stadium and to test ourselves against a strong French side,” said Borthwick.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing this young team get out there and show what they’re capable of.
“It’s a great opportunity to take another step forward ahead of the summer Tour to Argentina and the US.”
Tickets for Saturday’s clash are still available from England from £25 at www.englandrugby.com/xvtickets.
England’s touring squad for the summer Tests against Argentina and USA will be announced on Monday 23 June.
ENGLAND XV TO FAVE FRANCE XV
15 Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
14 Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)
13 Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 72 caps)
12 Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 8 caps)
10 George Ford (Sale Sharks, 99 caps) – co-captain
9 Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 8 caps)
1 Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps)
2 Jamie George (Saracens, 101 caps) – co-captain
3 Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps)
4 Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 7 caps)
5 Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 15 caps)
6 Ted Hill (Bath Rugby, 4 caps)
7 Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
8 Tom Willis (Saracens, 6 caps)
Replacements:
16 Theo Dan (Saracens, 17 caps)
17 Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 7 caps)
18 Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints, 2 caps)
19 Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps)
20 Jack Kenningham (Harlequins, uncapped)
21 Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 20 caps)
22 Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
23 Oscar Beard (Harlequins, uncapped)
