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Eddie Jones' selection suggests he might have had too much sun in this glorious Paris spring weather.
Even before the bombshell of playing Freddie Steward on the wing and bringing George Furbank in at full back, I was concerned that Saturday's Six Nations finale against France was seen as a 'shot to nothing' against the best team in the world and Grand Slam champions-elect.
That is wrong. This remains a match of huge consequence for England — a fantastic opportunity to salvage another mediocre Six Nations and strike a blow against the French in their quest for world domination.
Eddie Jones has made some questionable selections ahead of England's clash with France
It is an occasion that requires huge effort from players and staff. Anything below that and England will find themselves in serious trouble.
An England win by any score would be an outstanding result and would put a massive gloss on a very average season.
We are witnessing something very different in French rugby, a team with all the old flair but none of the old flaws of ill-discipline and falling apart under the cosh.
What a great time it would be to land a blow! To slow that momentum and put a dent in their psyche. They would feel sick to the core if they walked off the Stade tonight as losers —
