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March 11, 2026
Kit clash farce looms as France set to wear special pale blue shirt against England
England’s Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday could descend into farce with France poised to wear a special edition pale blue kit that threatens to clash with the white strip worn by Steve Borthwick’s side.
TL;DR
- France plans to wear a special pale blue anniversary kit against England in Paris.
- The light blue kit could clash with England's traditional white strip.
- Six Nations organizers have previously disallowed kit combinations that cause difficulties for color-blind spectators.
- World Rugby has reportedly approved both kits for the match.
- France can secure the title with a bonus-point win, regardless of other results.
- England faces their worst Six Nations campaign if they lose and fail to secure an away win against France.
- England player Ollie Chessum acknowledges the challenge of playing France in Paris, highlighting their potential for strong performance.
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