By RugbyFan
March 16 2024

There is one change to the starting side that beat Ireland in round four, with Elliot Daly restored to the wing. Elsewhere, Manu Tuilagi is included in an England match day 23 for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup Bronze Final in Paris, and Ethan Roots returns to the bench.

GUINESS SIX NATIONS 2024

  Saturday, 16 March - KO: 20:00 GMT - Groupama Stadium, Lyon

Well here we go teh final weekend of the Chmpionship.  This is Head Coach Steve Borthwicks thoughts:-

“After such a hard-fought win against Ireland last week, we realise how important it is to back that performance up with similar display in Lyon on Saturday.

“France remain one of the very top sides in the world, and will pose a great challenge for us.

“We've had a great preparation so far this week and there is a genuine sense of anticipation and determination around the camp as we head to what will be an exciting final weekend.”

France: Barre; Penaud, Fickou, Depoortere, Bielle-Biarrey; Ramos, Le Garrec; Baille, Marchand, Atonio, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Ollivon, Alldritt (capt).

Replacements: Mauvaka, S Taofifenua, Colombe, R Taofifenua, Roumat, Boudehent, Lucu, Moefana.

England: Furbank; Freeman, Slade, Lawrence, Daly; Ford, Mitchell; Genge, George (capt), Cole, Itoje, Martin, Chessum, Underhill, Earl.

Replacements: Dan, Marler, Stuart, Roots, Dombrandt, Care, M Smith, Tuilagi.