The Latest Breaking News from Romain Ntamack

With veterans Gregory Alldritt, Damian Penaud and Gael Fickou omitted, Galthie has looked to the future as France bid to go back-to-back

Fly-half was not involved in heartbreaking quarter-final loss two years ago but is optimistic Les Bleus can exact revenge against South Africa – even without Antoine Dupont

Defending champions out to all-but secure another Grand Slam as Les Bleus look to throw title race wide open

Fly half Ntamack returns from suspension as Fabien Galthie sticks with seven forwards on the bench

In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency

France take on England in the 2025 Six Nations championships on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham in south-west London, hoping to emulate their exploits of two years ago when they annihilated their hosts 53-10 to register a record win over their rivals in 117 years of competition.

France’s head coach, Fabien Galthié, said Marcus Smith ‘carries genius with him’ as his side prepared to face England at Twickenham

Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half

Romain Ntamack was sent off in the 43-0 defeat of Wales in Paris and has been handed a three-week suspension, but will be available again to face Ireland