For the closing of the 6 Nations Tournament, France welcomes England to Groupama Stadium. The Alldritt gang would secure the podium if successful in this Crunch.
Before drawing the curtain, the 6 Nations Tournament offers its best for this final day. At the Groupama Stadium in Décines, France hosts England in a fabulous Crunch. A historic duel between two nations which have formed a real rivalry over the years.
In recent years, the Blues have often got the better of the nation across the Channel with no less than three wins, one draw and only one setback in the last five confrontations. Grégory Alldritt’s teammates would be well past sixth to finish this 6 Nations Tournament in style.
The Blues no longer win… in France!
That’s the paradox! In this 6 Nations Tournament which was to be that of redemption following the failure of the 2023 World Cup, the Galthié gang was very feverish at home. In the opening, it was swept away by the XV of Clover (17-38) before experiencing even more intense disillusionment against Italy (13-13). If Garbisi had not hit the right amount, the Blues would have even experienced a historic setback. Obviously, with three unsuccessful matches on home territory, the urgency is present at the edge of this France – England: “Even if on Sunday, in Cardiff, we had the impression of having been at home, as the French crowd at the Principality Stadium was impressive. […] We have to go home, yes. We must return to France. We are already going to focus on what we are going to put into this Crunch to try to win it. We want to win this match to end this Tournament on two good notes, to be on an upward trajectory and to return home with a smile. This France-England therefore means a lot to us.”
The XV de la Rose is capable of the best and the worst
Like France, England, third at the last World Cup, is experiencing a very contrasting 6 Nations Tournament. Borthwick’s men suffered a nasty slap against the Scottish rival (30-21). They won narrowly in Italy (27-30) and against Wales (16-14). And while all observers gave the XV de la Rose no chance against Ireland, the thorn pricked the clubs in a match won after the siren thanks to a drop from Marcus Smith (23-22). Incidentally, this success deprives the neighbor of a new Grand Slam.
In this Crunch, England will inevitably have in mind the affront experienced last year at Twickenham. In the temple of rugby, Itoje’s partners had experienced one of the most severe defeats in their history against a gala French XV (53-10). In Lyon, there will also be a question of revenge as France has not lost to England since 2016. “A victory like this at Twickenham is special, commented Borthwick. But against France, we must confirm it because we have a chance of winning the 6 Nations Tournament.” For this, Ireland needs an improbable misstep against Scotland.
As part of this 5th day, the 6 Nations Tournament offers a historic shock: France – England. This game will kick off at 9:00 p.m.
As is the case with all posters for the 6 Nations Tournament, you will have one and only choice to see this France – England. This poster will be broadcast by France Télévisions. You will therefore have to tune into France 2.
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- The composition of the Blues for this France – England: 15. Barré; 14. Penaud, 13. Fickou, 12. Depoortère, 11. Bielle-Biarrey; 10. Ramos, 9. Le Garrec; 7. Ollivon, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cros; 5. Meafou, 4. Flament; 3. Atonio, 2. Merchant, 1. Yawn.
- The composition of the XV de la Rose for this France – England: 15. Furbank; 14. Freeman, 13. Slade, 12. Lawrence, 11. Daly; 10. Ford, 9. Mitchell; 7. Underhill, 8. Earl, 6. Chessum; 5. Martin, 4. Itoje; 3. Cole, 2. George (cap.), 1. Genge.
- Winamax: France (1.35) – Draw (25.00) – England (3.40).
- Betclic: France (1.36) – Draw (25.00) – England (3.30).
- Sports bets: France (1.36) – Draw (25.00) – England (3.40).