The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2025

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.

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 7, 2025

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 · Feb 7, 2025

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 · Feb 7, 2025

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 · Feb 7, 2025

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 · Feb 7, 2025

‘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 · Feb 6, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025