It's Six Nations season, meaning it was only a matter of time before England head coach Eddie Jones unleashed his more tactical side as he seeks to clinch a fourth European crown.
His side won't meet title favourites France until the final round of the competition on March 19, a Stade de France face-off in Paris that could well have all the marbles at stake.
England open their competition with a Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland on February 5, and while Jones has been reluctant to talk about opponents beyond that fixture, he's made an exception for Les Blues.