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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

England under pressure to avoid unwanted record in daunting Six Nations showdown with France

Red Rose have never lost eight consecutive games against Tier One opposition

Evening Standard

France's Jalibert and Penaud return for rugby Six Nations clash with England

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.

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England vs France live stream — how to watch Six Nations 2025 match for free online, team news

Here's how to watch England vs France live streams from anywhere, and for free, as the hosts look to bounce back from defeat in round one.

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When it comes to Le Crunch, England don’t seem to know what their best XV is

The world’s greatest teams know who plays when everyone is fit and horses-for-courses selection won’t help Steve Borthwick

The Guardian - UK

Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ at rule that deprives England of Jack Willis

France captain Antoine Dupont has admitted he is ‘quite happy’ not to be facing his Toulouse teammate Jack Willis in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Sam Prendergast gets Ireland number 10 backing from interim boss Simon Easterby

The 21-year-old will again start ahead of Jack Crowley in Edinburgh on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain

If Itoje had moved to France he would have become ineligible for England selection

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5 key talking points as England prepare to host France in Guinness Six Nations

France are strong favourites to storm Twickenham and continue their march to a title showdown with Ireland in Dublin on March 8.

The Independent UK

What England must do differently to save their Six Nations

England’s championship hopes rest on beating a fearsome French side who put 53 points on the hosts on their last visit to Twickenham

The Independent UK

Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France

Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s pre-match paddock pep talk at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Is England vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Six Nations fixture

The Independent UK

‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

The Independent UK

Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch

Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attacking threat from deep

Evening Standard

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

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

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy

Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers

Evening Standard

England vs France, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Steve Borthwick’s side have tough task to avenge Ireland defeat

The Guardian - UK

Ntamack suspended for England clash with Jalibert likely to step up for France

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

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The Independent UK

England’s painful progress establishes them as rugby’s Manchester United

Like the fallen Premier League giants, Steve Borthwick’s side have hit a rough patch – but England assistant coach, and Manchester United fan, Richard Wigglesworth is confident that both sides have brighter times ahead

The Guardian - UK

England team’s struggles remind me of Manchester United, says Wigglesworth

England’s attack coach Richard Wigglesworth, who is a Manchester United fan, sees similarities between the rugby team and progress under Ruben Amorim

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick needs time, like Ruben Amorim at Man Utd – England attack coach

Head coach Borthwick’s future is being questioned following a run of seven defeats in nine Tests and seven in a row against top-tier opposition.

Evening Standard

Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France

Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

The Independent UK

England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

The Independent UK

England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

The Harlequins wing has been replaced in Steve Borthwick’s squad by Saracens centre Alex Lozowski.

The Independent UK

Cadan Murley ruled out with injury as England mull changes for France clash

Murley sustained a foot injury on debut against Ireland in Dublin with Steve Borthwick now contemplating the balance of his backline and back row

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