England have it all to do against France as the Six Nations continues this weekend.

Steve Borthwick’s side began this year’s campaign in disappointing fashion after England lost 27-22 to Ireland.

Now, the Red Rose host one of the most daunting teams rugby has to offer. Indeed, France smashed Wales 43-0 to make an opening statement and head to London with little to fear.

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Here’s everything you need to know.

Date, kick-off time and venue

France vs England takes place on Saturday 8 February, 2025. Kick-off time is scheduled for 4.45pm GMT at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) in London.

How to watch England vs France

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV 1.

Live stream: ITVX – which is free with a subscription via email – will provide a live stream.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

England vs France team news

England unite Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time.

Fin Smith will make his first appearance in the No10 jersey, with Marcus Smith moving to full-back.

Ollie Sleightholme returns to the left wing after Cadan Murley was ruled out by a foot injury.

Tom Willis makes his first start at No8 as part of a back-row reshuffle that sees Ben Earl move to openside and Ben Curry drop to a bench bolstered by the return of veterans Jamie George and Elliot Daly.

For France, Romain Ntamack will miss the game through suspension.

England vs France lineups

England XV: M Smith (Harlequins); T Freeman (Northampton Saints), O Lawrence (Bath Rugby), H Slade (Exeter Chiefs), O Sleightholme (Northampton Saints); F Smith (Northampton Saints), A Mitchell (Northampton Saints); E Genge (Bristol Bears), L Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks), W Stuart (Bath Rugby), M Itoje (Saracens), G Martin (Leicester Tigers), T Curry (Sale Sharks), B Earl (Saracens), T Willis (Saracens).

Replacements: J George (Saracens), F Baxter (Harlequins), J Heyes (Leicester Tigers), O Chessum (Leicester Tigers), C Cunningham-South (Harlequins), B Curry (Sale Sharks), H Randall (Bristol Bears), E Daly (Saracens).

France XV: Ramos; Penaud, Barassi, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Jalibert, Dupont; Gros, Mauvaka, Atonio, Roumat, Meafou, Cros, Boudehent, Alldritt.

Replacements: Marchand, Baille, Colombe, Auradou, Guillard, Jegou, Le Garrec, Gailleton

England vs France head to head (h2h) history and results

England wins: 60

Draws: 7

France wins: 44

England vs France prediction

England have performed well at times but cannot seem to get over the line. France will be very confident about claiming another huge victory as a result.

France to win, by seven points.

England vs France match odds

England to win: 21/10

Draw: 19/1

France to win: 2/5

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.