A new starting lock combination will see captain Lewis Chessum partnered in the second row by fellow Leicester Tiger Rob Carmichael, who earns his first start.

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Archie McArthur and Tim Hoyt are the two starting props with Finn Theobald-Thomas at hooker. Following his Player of the Match performance against Wales, Tristan Woodman retains his spot at openside flanker, with Finn Carnduff packing on the other side of the scrum and Greg Fisilau at the back.

Charlie Bracken and Monty Bradbury continue their partnership in the halves, while Rekeiti Ma'asi-White moves to inside centre and is joined in the midfield by debutant Joe Jenkins. Josh Hathaway and Tobias Elliott will wear the number 11 and 14 jerseys respectively, with Sam Harris at fullback. 

Harry Browne has been named on the bench for a potential debut. Calum Scott, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Afolabi Fasogbon, Joshua Manz, Nye Thomas, Benjamin Waghorn and Cassius Cleaves, who returns from injury, are the other replacements.

"This is a new team playing in 2023 with lots of fresh faces, so we’ve been focused on togetherness throughout our campaign," said Dickens. "I’ve been impressed with how the players have been able to put into practice what we’ve learned and improved on our performances each week, and we’re looking to continue that against France.