Leaked England XV to face France with Sam Underhill starting

Wednesday, 16 March 2022 at 11:28

byRugby Rucker

Eddie Jones insists Saturday’s edition of Le Crunch is the perfect occasion for his players to realise their full potential.

Although England’s Six Nations title hopes came to an end last weekend, Jones’ side will still take a lot of positives after displaying admirable determination in defeat.

“There’s no better opportunity for us to show what a good team we can be,” said Jones. “Playing a big game at the Stade de France, it’s a golden opportunity for us to find out where we’re at. It’s the next test, it’s the most important test and we’re looking forward to it.”

Despite Les Bleus’ immaculate record so far this tournament, the Australian is convinced there are still weaknesses that his side will look to exploit on Super Saturday.

“There’s not a team in the world, nor in the history of the game, that doesn’t have a chink in their armour,” added Jones. “Exposing it is going to be the key on Saturday. I thought we played exceptionally well against Ireland, will we need to be better against France? – Yes we will be. We will need to be top-class on Saturday.”

When is England’s team vs France announced?

Date: Thursday 17 March
Time: 5.30pm

Leaked England XV (Expected):

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward
14. Elliot Daly
11. Jack Nowell

Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

13. Joe Marchant
12. Henry Slade

Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith
9. Harry Randall

Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge
2. Jamie George
3. Kyle Sinckler

Jamie George of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SECOND-ROW:

4. Joe Launchbury
5. Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

BACK-ROW:

6. Courtney Lawes (capt)
7. Sam Underhill
8. Alex Dombrandt

Courtney Lawes, Captain of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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