RUGBY. England – France: a return and a big absence among the Blues

RUGBY England France a return and a big absence

The French team moves to the lawn of England on the second day of the 6 nations tournament in a crunch that promises to be explosive.

England began the 6 nations tournament with a defeat on the lawn of Ireland (22-27) and must now react with the reception of France in Twickenham. The Rose XV lost the last three crunch against the Blues and their last victory dates back to March 2021 and it was during the 6 Nations tournament. “We will be sure to be a better team next week against France,” said England coach Steve Barthwick after the back against Ireland last week.

The Blues, for their part, have started this 6 nations tournament in a much better way with a box facing Wales at the Stade de France (43-0). Despite this great success, a task tarnished the meeting since Romain ntamack has been excluded and will be suspended for the trip to England this Saturday. The last meeting in Twickenham between the two teams had given birth to a French card. The Blues had imposed themselves on the severe score of 53-10. “England will offer us something special,” said French coach Fabien Galkié.

What time does the England – France match start?

The England – France match will start at 5.45 p.m. this Saturday. It will take place on the lawn of the Allianz Stadium Twickenham in London.

On which TV channel is broadcast England – France?

France 2 will broadcast this crunch between England and France. Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will be the whistle of this shock of the second day of the 6 Nations Tournament.

What streaming broadcast for the England – France match?

Two streaming broadcasts will be available to follow this England – France. Mycanal and France.tv will offer a streaming retransmission of this crunch.

What compositions for England – France?

On the English side, there are some changes compared to the lost match against Ireland last week. Marcus Smith slides at the back and offers a first tenure with the XV from the rose to the end of Smith. Freddie Steward is out of the group for the reception of France. The starting XV of the English: M. Smith – Freeman, Lawrence, Slade, Sleightholme – (O) F. Smith, (M) Mitchell – Earl, Willis, T. Curry – Martin, Itoje (cap.) – Stuart, Cowan -Dickie, Genge.

For the Blues, the absence of Romain Ntamack will be offset by the presence of Mathieu Jalibert at the opening. On the wing, Damian Penaud Make his return while he was injured last week for the match against Wales. The starting XV of the Blues: Ramos – Penaud, Barassi, Moefana, Bielle -Biarrey – (O) Jalibert, (M) Dupont (cap.) – Boudehent, Alldritt, Cros – Meafou, Roumat – Atonio, Mauvaka, Gros.

What are the forecasts for the England – France meeting?

Betclic : England 2.85 / draw 22 / France 1.48

Winamax : England 2.85 / draw 23 / France 1.48

Unibet : England 2.88 / draw 24 / France 1.47

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