• Player fills void left by Anthony Watson withdrawal• Charlie Ewels a surprise selection in the second rowGeorge Furbank will win his first cap in England’s Six Nations opener against
France on Sunday with Eddie Jones handing the Northampton full-back the No 15 jersey. Furbank has been selected to fill the void left by Anthony Watson’s late withdrawal with Elliot Daly moving to the wing.
As reported by the Guardian on Thursday, Furbank has edged out Ollie Thorley - another uncapped contender to replace Watson - and caps a fine season with Northampton with his Test bow at the Stade de France. Elsewhere, Charlie Ewels is a surprise selection in the second row, coming in for Courtney Lawes, who shifts to blindside flanker.