Ashton dropped for France clash

England have dropped Chris Ashton for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against France in favour of uncapped Exeter wing Jack Nowell.

Ashton dropped for France clash
Tue, 28 Jan, 2014 - 19:23

England have dropped Chris Ashton for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against France in favour of uncapped Exeter wing Jack Nowell.

Ashton was selected throughout the autumn almost by default after injuries to Marland Yarde and Christian Wade limited the options available to head coach Stuart Lancaster.

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