Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis have both been brought into the team to face France, after warmer conversations with Borthwick, who defended his decision to name both Smiths in the starting line-up for the first time. Ben Curry, however, was another victim of the ‘Borthwick Walk’ as he drops to the bench.

It's match time! The French take on England in a bid to keep up the momentum of their Six Nations Tournament, following on from their success against Wales. Heading to London and Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, February 8, 2025, they'll be aiming for another Grand Slam if they win! A match to watch in front of our TV sets on France 2 from 5.45pm!

France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday: 15-Thomas Ramos, 14-Damian Penaud, 13-Pierre-Louis Barassi, 12-Yoram Moefana,