England are under orders to hit France with “savage” physicality when the two giants of women’s rugby collide in today’s Grand Slam decider.
Tickets for the Six Nations showdown in Bayonne between two unbeaten teams, ranked one and three in the world, sold out more than a month ago.
England have won their last 22 Tests, have not lost in the Six Nations since 2018 and only once in eight matches this season have failed to top 50 points.