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March 13, 2026
Borthwick and Itoje fight for their futures as England seek redemption in Paris
It is a decade since England beat France across the Channel in the Six Nations and with results spiralling downwards the pressure is on to avoid their worst-ever finish
TL;DR
- England have not beaten France in the Six Nations on French soil for 10 years.
- Recent results for England have been poor, with a perceived lack of confidence and an uninspired gameplan.
- France are celebrating the 120th anniversary of 'Le Crunch' with special jerseys and events.
- Former England players like Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes have expressed concern over the team's current standards and resilience.
- Despite France's attacking threat, they have shown vulnerabilities under pressure, as seen in their recent match against Scotland.
- England's chances may lie in midfield and France's potential inexperience with recent call-ups, but historical performance suggests a difficult challenge.
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