Steve Borthwick has named his France team to play England ahead of the Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
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England host Les Bleus at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (KO – 4:45pm) where Ellis Genge will lead the side out as captain for the first time. He is joined in the front row by prop Kyle Sinckler and hooker Jamie George.
n an unchanged forward pack from England’s win over Wales in Cardiff, Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum are at lock, while Flankers Jack Willis and Lewis Ludlam, along with Alex Dombrandt at No. 8, complete the pack.
Marcus Smith starts at fly half and Jack van Poortvliet is at scrum half. Ollie Lawrence is at inside centre, Henry Slade stays at outside centre. Anthony Watson is on the left wing, Max Malins is on the right wing and Freddie Steward is full back.
Owen Farrell and David Ribbans are named as replacements, alongside Jack Walker, Mako Vunipola, Dan Cole, Ben Curry, Alex Mitchell and Henry Arundell.
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BORTHWICK SAID:
“We look forward to welcoming a strong France team to Twickenham this weekend in what will undoubtedly be another exciting encounter in this year’s Six Nations competition,” said Borthwick.
“Over the last three years France have built a formidable side and with just three games behind us, this England team has an excellent opportunity to test itself against one of the very best teams in the world, as we progress and build on the foundations we have put in place in the short time we have been together.
“The players selected to face our visitors are again a reflection of what I see to be the right balance of personnel for the challenge we face in this game. Marcus Smith starts at fly half and Dave Ribbans returns to the match day 23.
“Congratulations to Ellis Genge who will captain the side for the first time. Ellis will lead from the front with the sort of dedication and spirit that now rightly typifies this England team.
“I know that a sold-out Twickenham will be in full voice, and that our magnificent supporters will make Saturday a very special occasion with a brilliant atmosphere.”
When does England vs France kick off:
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 England vs France 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)
ENGLAND TEAM TO PLAY FRANCE:
15. Freddie Steward
14. Max Malins
13. Henry Slade
12. Ollie Lawrence
11. Anthony Watson
10. Marcus Smith
9. Jack van Poortvliet