England travel to France on Six Nations Super Saturday, with the home team looking to secure the title
England and France play each other on Six Nations Super Saturday(Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
France host England in the final match of the Six Nations as they look to secure their third title in five years. The French are in the driving seat, with a bonus point victory guaranteeing them the title today.
England are desperate to win after a torrid Six Nations campaign that has seen them win just one match against Wales on the opening day prior to defeats by Scotland, Ireland and Italy.
Here’s everything you need to know about France vs England.
What time is France v England kick-off?What TV channel is France v England on?(and STV in Scotland or UTV in Northern Ireland). The broadcast is set to begin at, giving fans nearly an hour of build-up and expert analysis before the action starts in Paris. Every one of England’s Six Nations games are now on ITV under the terms of a new broadcast deal.Is there a France v England live stream?
If you prefer to watch on a digital device, the match will be available to stream live via the ITVX website and app. You will need to create a free account and be signed in to access the high-definition stream, which mirrors the live TV broadcast
England v France team news
Head coach Steve Borthwick has made minimal changes to his squad, with Ollie Chessum being restored to the starting line-up as a blindside flanker. A significant milestone is also on the cards, as both Marcus Smith and Sam Underhill are named as replacements and are poised to earn their 50th caps if they come off the bench.
The French side enters this match as favourites to secure the title, buoyed by the return of Antoine Dupont to the Six Nations fold this year. After a narrow loss to Scotland last weekend, the French coaching staff is expected to field a powerhouse pack designed to dominate England at the set-piece.
Who is the England v France referee?
The game will be overseen by Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, who is known for his strict management of the breakdown and set-piece.