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Borthwick out, Moody to lead

England have installed flanker Lewis Moody as captain following confirmation that regular leader Steve Borthwick has been ruled out.

Foden relishing 'massive opportunity'

England full-back Ben Foden has revealed he is ready to "cause a bit of damage" against Grand Slam-chasing France on Saturday.

Preview: France v England

Alors, les enfants de la patrie, est-ce-que l'heure de gloire est finalement arrivée ? Can England stop France from sealing the Grand Slam?

Who will captain England?

England will delay a decision until the last minute over injured captain Steve Borthwick's availability against France.

Ashton came close to quitting

Chris Ashton admits he thought about going back to rugby league after a tough start to life in the Guinness Premiership.

Tindall to be a pest in Paris

Recalled England centre Mike Tindall has admitted he is determined to spoil France's Grand Slam party in Paris on Saturday.

England's June schedule announced

The RFU have announced England will contest a five-match tour of Australia and New Zealand this June, including three midweek matches.

Player shortlist dominated by France

Four players from pending champions France dominate a six-strong shortlist for this year's Six Nations player of the championship.

Johnson explains dropping of Wilkinson

Martin Johnson insisted his decision to drop Jonny Wilkinson does not signal the beginning of the end for the World Cup-winning fly-half.

Wilkinson out, Flood in for England

Jonny Wilkinson has been axed by England while James Haskell, Mathew Tait and Louis Deacon will also warm the pine in Paris.

England sweating on Borthwick fitness

England have concerns over the fitness of captain Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday's final Six Nations championship game with France.

Hodgson call up as cover for Wilkinson

Charlie Hodgson has been drafted into the England squad for Saturday's game against France as precautionary injury cover for Jonny Wilkinson.

Monye fit for Paris clash

Ugo Monye expects to be fit for England's last Six Nations game against France despite still feeling the after-effects of a nasty head clash.

France seek England revenge

France will be keen to put the record straight when they take on England in Paris on Saturday with the Grand Slam up for grabs.

Six Nations: Team of Round Four

Now that the dust has settled in Dublin, Paris and Edinburgh, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hail the star men of Round Four.