England

10 - 53

Full Time

France

England vs France

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Smith bursts through to advance the England attack.

77'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Thomas Ramos will have to re-adjust the radar.

76'

David Ribbans comes on.

75'

Alex Dombrandt comes off.

75'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Damian Penaud

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

74'

Melvyn Jaminet played a key part in that try.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Melvyn Jaminet getting some game time.

73'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Ntamack being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

What a kick! Damian Penaud takes full advantage to score for France.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Gael Fickou.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Dumortier took full advantage.

69'

France make a substitution with Maxime Lucu coming on.

68'

France make a substitution with Antoine Dupont coming off.

68'

England sub Dan Cole comes onto the field.

64'

Kyle Sinckler departs for England.

64'

England sub Mako Vunipola comes onto the field.

64'

Ellis Genge departs for England.

64'

France sub Yoram Moefana comes onto the field.

64'

Jonathan Danty departs for France.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Antoine Dupont goes through the gap.

64'

France sub Sekou Macalou comes onto the field.

62'

Charles Ollivon departs for France.

62'

England sub Jack Walker comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Lawrence departs for England.

60'

France sub Peato Mauvaka comes onto the field.

60'

Julien Marchand departs for France.

60'

France sub Reda Wardi comes onto the field.

60'

Cyril Baille departs for France.

60'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

France are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Charles Ollivon touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Ramos goes through the gap.

58'

Henry Arundell comes on for England.

58'

Max Malins leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Thibaud Flament to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Thibaud Flament as they get over the gainline!

56'

Romain Ntamack played a key part in that try.

56'

Ben Curry comes on.

52'

Jack Willis comes off.

52'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Paul Willemse being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Sipili Falatea getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Dorian Aldegheri being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for England.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Freddie Steward from scoring that try!

47'

Spellbinding play by Alex Mitchell is finished off with a try.

47'

England decide to make a substitution, with Owen Farrell getting some game time.

45'

England decide to make a substitution, with Henry Slade being replaced.

45'

England decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell getting some game time.

45'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jack van Poortvliet being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by France is finished off by Charles Ollivon, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by France has led to Charles Ollivon being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Gregory Alldritt played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Penalty Goal

The England supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Thibaud Flament scores from close range.

25'

Antoine Dupont played a key part in that try.

25'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Gregory Alldritt goes through the gap.

Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Thomas Ramos

Ethan Dumortier sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Thibaud Flament goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v France 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 11th March 2023, 08:45am PST 
  
 Twickenham

Points Flow Chart

France win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

100%

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penaud

74'

10 - 53

Ramos

72'

10 - 48

Penaud

71'

10 - 46

Ramos

60'

10 - 41

Ollivon

59'

10 - 39

Ramos

58'

10 - 34

Flament

56'

10 - 32

Smith

10 - 27

48'

Steward

8 - 27

47'

Half Time

Ramos

42'

3 - 27

Ollivon

40'

3 - 25

Ramos

35'

3 - 20

Smith

3 - 17

33'

Ramos

26'

0 - 17

Flament

25'

0 - 15

Ramos

0 - 10

Ramos

0 - 7

Ramos

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

England

France

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Defence Profile

England

France

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

69%

3-6 secs

18%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

England vs France Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against France in Six Nations Round 4 on Sat 11th March 2023 at Twickenham. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45. In South Africa it’s at 18:45 SAST, 05:45 NZST in New Zealand, 03:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

England won the last encounter but England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with England in position 3 and France in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

England vs France Squads

The official squads for England vs France will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.