The focus of the rugby world may be elsewhere, but an England XV take on their France counterparts in an uncapped contest at Allianz Stadium Twickenham this afternoon.
Missing 13 players called up for the British and Irish Lions, Saturday’s fixture is a great chance for a number of hopefuls to stake their claim for a regular berth under Steve Borthwick ahead of a two-Test summer tour to Argentina next month that is followed by a one-off clash against the USA in Washington.
