England have added Nick Kennedy to their injury-hit squad ahead of the Autumn international against Australia.
Leinster's Shane Jennings has been banned for three months after being found guilty of eye gouging.
Danny Cipriani will start from the bench when England Saxons take on the United States.
England team manager Martin Johnson admitted he had to make some hard decisions in his selection to face France.
England internationals Nick Kennedy, Topsy Ojo and Paul Hodgson have all agreed new three-year deals with London Irish.
Nick Kennedy is determined to cement a permanent place in the England starting line-up after he was recalled to face New Zealand.
Delon Armitage thought someone was messing about when he got the call to say he would make his England debut on Saturday.
England coach Martin Johnson has told fans not to expect "sexy" rugby against the Pacific Islanders on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons captain Phil Dowson has been selected as captain of the England Saxons.
Impressed by Wasps, Toulouse, Bristol and Nick Kennedy, Dewi Morris selects his Heineken Cup picks.
London Irish have six players in the England Saxons squad for the Churchill Cup.
London Irish lock Nick Kennedy has been banned for two weeks for stamping.
Chris Horsman has been cited for stamping during Worcester's match with Leeds.

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