Olly back to lead England salvo job

OLLY BARKLEY will be England’s centre of attention when the world champions tackle an RBS 6 Nations salvage job against France at Twickenham on Sunday.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

The Bath back will know he is under pressure to deliver as he starts his first Test match in a year.

Head coach Andy Robinson has reacted to last weeks 11-9 defeat by Wales by making five personnel changes and two positional switches for the clash with the French.

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