Lawrence, Marler named in England squad to face France


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Training - The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, Britain - October 27, 2020 England's Ollie Lawrence during training Andy Rain/Pool via REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - England have retained a 27-man squad for Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup final against France at Twickenham, with centre Ollie Lawrence back after missing the win over Wales through injury and prop Joe Marler seeking a first appearance since March.

Coach Eddie Jones has left his options open ahead of naming his team on Friday, but the powerful Lawrence is likely to be earn his fourth cap having brought physicality to the midfield against Ireland.

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