article_snippet: England forward Courtney Lawes described the French pack as 'big dudes' Along with Tom Youngs and Parling, flanker Tom Wood is another established figure pushing hard for a place in the starting XV.
article_snippet: One man who will be at the forefront of the home resistance is Northampton lock Courtney Lawes, whose comeback from injury against Scotland was a resounding personal triumph.
article_snippet: England forward Courtney Lawes is certainly in that category.
article_snippet: England forward Courtney Lawes added: ‘I’ve played against many French sides.
highlights_snippet: Courtney Lawes described French forwards as 'big dudes' 