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England squad update: George Ford released

Head coach Steve Borthwick has retained a 27-player squad for Le Crunch with France at Twickenham this weekend.

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On Saturday, March 11, the Twickenham Stadium in London will host the England versus France rugby match, which will begin at 4.45pm (GMT).

Other matches scheduled for the same weekend include Italy versus Wales, aimed at avoiding the last place, at 2.15pm on Saturday, and Scotland versus Ireland at 3pm on Sunday, March 12.

Who is the referee?

Kiwi Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of England v France.

  • Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Andrea Piardi (FIR)
  • TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)

FORWARDS:

Ollie Chessum

Dan Cole

Ben Curry

Alex Dombrandt

Alex Dombrandt of England on the break during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Ben Earl

Ellis Genge

Jamie George

Nick Isiekwe

Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje of England during the England Captains Run ahead of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Friday 3rd February 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

Lewis Ludlam

David Ribbans

Kyle Sinckler

Mako Vunipola

Jack Walker

Jack Willis

Try Celebrations for Jack Willis of England as he goes over for a try during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

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