Mike Brown knows England face "tough, tough test" against France next
Tuesday 12 February 2013 15:10, UK
Image:Mike Brown (left) and Chris Robshaw: now playing together for both club and country
Mike Brown insists he always knew Harlequins team-mate Chris Robshaw was captaincy material from their days together in the club's academy.
France test
England's second straight success in this year's championship means they are the only side capable of still claiming the Grand Slam.
They next face troubled France - who have been beaten by Italy and Wales so far in 2013 - at Twickenham on February 23.
"France haven't had the best of starts, but they're a brilliant team who on their day can beat anyone in the world," Brown, who normally plays full-back at club level but has been moved out wide for his country, said.
"Look at how many times they've beaten New Zealand when everyone's written them off, so they'll be a tough, tough test.
"They have brilliant players throughout their squad and will be a wounded animal, which makes them very dangerous.
"But the boys are looking forward to it and hopefully we can do a job. It will be a massive test."
