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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gerard Meagher in Paris

Kit clash farce looms as France set to wear special pale blue shirt against England

Antoine Dupont in the kit to celebrate the 120th anniversary of their first match against England in 1906
Antoine Dupont in the kit to celebrate the 120th anniversary of their first match against England in 1906. Photograph: Adidas

England’s Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday could descend into farce with France poised to wear a special edition pale blue kit that threatens to clash with the white strip worn by Steve Borthwick’s side.

Fabian Galthié’s team have confirmed they will don the anniversary kit, which is significantly lighter than their traditional blue strip, for a match that marks 120 years of rivalry between France and England. It is understood, however, that England will still wear their white kit despite the potential for a clash. Match officials are also understood to have given both kits the green light.

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