article_snippet: Geoff Parling returns to the England starting line-up on Saturday with a clear vision of what is required — title glory, nothing less.
article_snippet: Geoff Parling is one of only five survivors from the England's 38-21 victory against New Zealand in 2012 .
article_snippet: But that historic victory took place 27 months ago and Parling — a central figure on that heady day
article_snippet: Parling feels that won’t be a problem.
article_snippet: Parling believes the England squad contains plenty of men who have an abundance of the necessary character and fighting spirit; men ready for the sort of taxing assignment that awaits tomorrow.
article_snippet: Parling became a stalwart of the Lions’ series triumph against Australia in the summer of 2013, playing in all three Tests, starting in two of them and excelling in Parling.
article_snippet: That tour gave Parling a first-hand view of the talent available to Ireland and Wales, who are vying with England for this year’s championship title, but Parling is adamant
article_snippet: Parling will pack down with Northampton lock Courtney Lawes in the engine room for England against France .
article_snippet: I haven’t done anything yet,’ said Parling.
article_snippet: Mike Brown exploits as a replacement in the win over Scotland convinced the management that Parling was worthy of a place alongside Courtney Lawes at the heart of the pack in the only change to the starting line-up for a high-stakes instalment of ‘Le Crunch’.
highlights_snippet: Geoff Parling has overcome concussion and knee injuries to take Geoff Parling place .
  
highlights_snippet: Geoff Parling will pack down with Courtney Lawes at lock against France .
  