England vs France rugby LIVE: TV channel, kick-off time, stream free & teams – Six Nations latest from Twickenham
ENGLAND are taking on France as they defend a 16-year unbeaten run against Les Bleus at Twickenham.
But the French are an entirely different prospect in 2021, having yet to taste defeat in this year’s tournament and secured away wins against Italy and Ireland.
Their match with Scotland was postponed due to Covid-19 last time out, while Eddie Jones’ defending champions are reeling from defeat to Wales.
What time does England vs France kick off??
- This Six Nations match will be held today – Saturday, March 13.
- Kick-off is at 4.45pm GMT.
- When France were last at Twickenham, they were beaten 22-19 after extra time in a thrilling Autumn Nations Cup final last December.
What TV channel is England vs France on and can I live stream it?
- You can catch all of the action live on ITV1.
- To stream, head to the ITV Hub or download the official app on your mobile, tablet or PC.
- Coverage will follow the game between Italy and Wales in Rome.
- In France, the Six Nations is live on France 2.
Can I watch England vs France for free?
- Yes. ITV and the ITV Hub are FREE for all UK viewers.
What is the team news?
Ever-present full-back Elliot Daly has been dropped to make way for Max Malins, who makes his full debut.
Jamie George has also been axed and replaced by Luke Cowan-Dickie.
England’s only other change sees Charlie Ewels come in for Jonny Hill.
Virimi Vakatawa returns at centre for France in an ominous sign for England.
Meanwhile Matthieu Jalibert keeps his place at fly-half despite Romain Ntamack being fit.
England XV: Malins; Watson, Slade, Farrell, May; Ford, Youngs; M Vunipola, Cowan-Dickie, Sinckler, Itoje, Ewels, Wilson, Curry, B Vunipola.
Match odds
- England to win – 4/5
- Tie – 20/1
- France victory – 11/10
*All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
What they said
England head coach Eddie Jones: “Our defence around the ruck has got to be good, it has got to be tight,” Jones said.
“We’d like Dupont to have a tidy game, do all the simple things well, but not any of the special things.
“If we can keep him in a little box, then it will be a good result for us.”
France general manager Raphael Ibanez: “What is certain is that for this team we have objectives.
“The objective is for victory on Saturday at England, who did not give us an inch of ground in front of the French since 2005.
“The stakes of this match and the immense challenge that awaits us, 2005 was a long time ago.
“Now it’s been 16 years since a French team won on English soil so before any talking (about the Grand Slam), this game is especially magnificent for this group and they will launch fully into this challenge that awaits us.”