By Rugby Onslaught

FOOTAGE: Northampton send France timely reminder of what Lawes is capable of

In the absence of Maro Itoje this weekend, Eddie Jones has called upon Courtney Lawes to start at lock for England against France at Twickenham.

The 29-year-old is one of the leading second-rows in the world, and it is widely regarded that he would walk into most other international starting XVs, but had to settle for the bench last week.

Upon his call-up, Lawes’ club Northampton Saints posted a timely reminder on Instagram of what their player is capable of: