Wednesday 16 March 2016 15:54, UK
Steve Borthwick insists England captain Dylan Hartley will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Paris.
Hooker Hartley sat out Tuesday afternoon's training session, raising concerns he could be at risk of missing England's final match of the tournament as they look to secure the Grand Slam.
Sale's Tommy Taylor, also a hooker, was named by head coach Eddie Jones as a travelling reserve, fuelling speculation Hartley may miss the game at the Stade de France.
But forwards coach Borthwick is adamant Hartley will lead the team out when they go in search of their first Grand Slam since 2003.
"Dylan's fine. He trained in the morning but was rested for the afternoon session and he's fine," said Borthwick.
"He's not carrying an injury, he's good. It was a case of monitoring loads and he was rested for the afternoon session.
"For away games we take travelling reserves and we're taking Tommy for this one.
"He's going as a travelling reserve, nothing more than that."
