Huddersfield Giants stand-off Kevin Brown has pledged his future to the club by penning a deal that will keep him at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of 2015.

The 25-year-old former Wigan Warriors star had previously been contracted to the Giants for two more years but the club has moved quickly to quash speculation linking him with a move to Australia by offering him a new long-term deal.

Brown, who played for England in Saturday's 60-6 thrashing of France, said after penning the new contract: "I absolutely love it at Huddersfield - the move has definitely been the best thing to happen to

Former England coach Tony Smith feels France must put on a solid display against England on Saturday or suffer the consequences of losing the right to face their rivals in the future.

Following a 64-12 mauling in Paris last year, the French have failed to make significant inroads and during the Gillette Four Nations, Bobby Goulding's side came within 22-points of England in their most recent meeting and they hailed that setback as a positive.

However, Smith believes it would be England's best interest to seek better opposition to improve their own development if a similar result occurs at Le

Hull KR centre Chev Walker will not be making a speedy return to action after suffering complications in his recovery from a broken leg.

The 27-year-old was able to take part in light training last week but an infection has led to a delay in his comeback schedule.

Walker, who is out of contract at the end of this season, suffered the horrific injury nine months ago in the 44-8 play-off defeat to Leeds Rhinos.

He hopes to be able to play against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats next month, but Robins coach Justin Morgan remains circumspect, saying: "He's picked up a new infection and he'll have to

Wigan Warriors second rower Joel Tomkins is dreaming of making his England debut against France on Saturday.

The youngster is a new face in the international set-up and he will be looking to impress newly instated coach Steve McNamara, who took up the managerial role in April.

With Joel's brother and fellow Warrior Sam also in the 21-man squad, they could become the first siblings in 29 years to play for the nation.

Peter and Les Gorley were the last to do so - although Hulme brothers David and Paul represented Great Britain in 1989 and Joel is hopeful of emulating their achievements at Lei