More injury woe for England ahead of France match

Jason Robinson appears to be England's biggest fitness concern as they begin preparations for their Twickenham clash against RBS 6 Nations title favourites France.

Jason Robinson appears to be England's biggest fitness concern as they begin preparations for their Twickenham clash against RBS 6 Nations title favourites France.

While skipper Phil Vickery and fly-half Jonny Wilkinson both failed to last the distance during another punishing round of Guinness Premiership action - and varying problems surrounded Andy Farrell, David Strettle, Magnus Lund and Steve Borthwick - Robinson was given only a "50-50" chance of recovering from neck trouble in time.

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