By RugbyFan
March 9 2023

The French will invade again this weekend decending on Twickenham this Saturday. Gone are the days where they would smuggle into the ground a live cockerel, being a tad nostalgic they were fun times! Ellis Genge will lead the side out as Captain for the first time. 

Guness Six Nations 2023

England v France

Saturday 11th March - Twickenham- Kick Off: 4.45pm 

Head Coach: Steve 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" .

"Over the last three years France have built a formidable side and with just three games behind us, this England team has anexcellent 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.”

 Six Nations Championship - England Training  Ellis Genge - Brighton College, Brighton March 1- Photo Almay

HQ Build up Here

England: Steward; Malins, Slade, Lawrence, Watson; M Smith, Van Poortvliet; Genge (Captain), George, Sinckler; Itoje, Chessum; Ludlam, Willis, Dombrandt.

Replacements: Walker, M Vunipola, Cole, Ribbans, B Curry, Mitchell, Farrell, Arundell.

France: Ramos; Penaud, Fickou Danty, Dumortier; Ntamack, Dupont (Captain); Baille, Marchand, Aldegheri, Flament, Willemse, Cros, Ollivon, Alldritt.

Replacements: Mauvaka, Wardi, Falatea, Taofifenua, Macalou, Lucu, Moefana, Jaminet.