England have it all to do against France as the Six Nations continues this afternoon.
Steve Borthwick’s side began this year’s campaign in disappointing fashion after England lost 27-22 to Ireland.
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Now, the Red Rose host one of the most daunting teams rugby has to offer. Indeed, France smashed Wales 43-0 to make an opening statement and head to London with little to fear.
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Here’s everything you need to know.
Date, kick-off time and venue
France vs England takes place on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Kick-off is scheduled for 4.45pm GMT at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) in London.
How to watch England vs France
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV 1.
Live stream: ITVX – which is free with a subscription via email – will provide a live stream.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
England vs France team news
England unite Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time.
Fin Smith will make his first appearance in the No10 jersey, with Marcus Smith moving to full-back.
Ollie Sleightholme returns to the left wing after Cadan Murley was ruled out by a foot injury.
Tom Willis makes his first start at No8 as part of a back-row reshuffle that sees Ben Earl move to openside and Ben Curry drop to a bench bolstered by the return of veterans Jamie George and Elliot Daly.
For France, Romain Ntamack will miss the game through suspension.
England vs France lineups
England: 15-M Smith; 14-Freeman, 13-Lawrence, 12-Slade, 11-Sleightholme; 10-F Smith, 9-Mitchell; 1-Genge, 2-Cowan-Dickie, 3-Stuart, 4-Itoje (capt), 5-Martin, 6-T Curry, 7-Earl, 8-Willis
Replacements: 16-George, 17-Baxter, 18-Heyes, 19-Chessum, 20-Cunningham-South, 21-B Curry, 22-Randall, 23-Daly
France: 15-Ramos; 14-Penaud, 13-Barassi, 12-Moefana, 11-Bielle-Biarrey; 10-Jalibert, 9-Dupont (capt); 1-Gros, 2-Mauvaka, 3-Atonio, 4-Roumat, 5-Meafou, 6-Cros, 7-Boudehent, 8-Alldritt
Replacements: 16-Marchand, 17-Baille, 18-Colombe, 19-Auradou, 20-Guillard, 21-Jegou, 22-Le Garrec, 23-Gailleton
England vs France head to head (h2h) history and results
England wins: 60
Draws: 7
France wins: 44
England vs France prediction
England have performed well at times but cannot seem to get over the line. France will be very confident about claiming another huge victory as a result.
France to win, by at least seven points.
England vs France match odds
England to win: 21/10
Draw: 19/1
France to win: 2/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
