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France plot England’s downfall but Marlie Packer and co defiant in final crunch
On Sunday the Red Roses chase an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title, with hosts Les Bleues seeking a slam too
TL;DR
- France has been the runner-up to England in the Women's Six Nations for the past six years.
- England is facing challenges with a depleted squad due to retirements, pregnancy, and injuries.
- France leads in several statistical categories including most carries, offloads, defenders beaten, fewest missed tackles, and most dominant contacts.
- England leads in points scored and has the top try scorer, Marlie Packer, and a strong kicking game from Zoe Harrison.
- England's coach John Mitchell believes their attack is their highlight and they will 'just score more' rather than focusing solely on defense.
- France's Anaïs Grando has scored four tries in four games, and scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus is a key player.
- France's head coach, François Ratier, believes England is not infallible and plans to attack their weaknesses.
- England's captain, Meg Jones, states the winning run is not discussed, while coach Mitchell urges teams to 'come and get us'.