Overthrown and Underhill charges into the 22

Ford chips ahead to touch near the French 22

In the sides’ 20 meetings in the Six Nations, England hold the advantage - winning 13 clashes, with France gaining victory in the remaining seven matches.

Eng get a maul going in midfield

Box kick from Youngs taken by Rattez who steps and beats a defender but is then taken to touch for an English throw

Eng look to maul

Eng put it high, mark called by Bouthier who clears to touch

Box kick from Dupont onto Furbank, May runs it back

Ford gets the match underway for Eng, strong defence on Alldritt