England have it all to do against France as the Six Nations continues this afternoon. 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. See also: The Standard’s best bars and pubs to watch the Six Nations in London Here’s everything you need to know. France vs England takes place on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 4.45pm GMT at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) in London. 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 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 XV: llis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje, George Martin, Tom Curry, Tom Willis, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Fin Smith, Ollie Sleightholme, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith. Replacements: Jamie George, Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, Ollie Chessum, Chandler Cunningham-Smith, Ben Curry, Harry Randall, Elliot Daly. France XV: Jean-Baptiste Gros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Alexandre Roumat, Emmanuel Meafo, Francois Cros, Paul Boudehent, Gregory Alldritt, Antoine Dupont (captain), Matthieu Jalibert, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Yoram Moefana, Pierre-Louis Barassi Damian Penaud, Thomas Ramos. Replacements: Julien Marchand, Cyril Baille, Georges-Henri Colombe, Hugo Auradou, Mickael Guillard, Oscar Jegou, Nolann Le Garrec, Emilien Gailleton. England wins: 60 France wins: 44 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 at least seven points. England to win: 21/10 France to win: 2/5 Odds via Betfair and subject to change.