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England vs France: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

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Can England 'pull something out the hat' vs. France? (1:28)

James Regan and Tom Hamilton debate whether England can get a result at home to France this weekend in the Six Nations. (1:28)

Le Crunch returns to Twickenham this week as England host France in what promises to be a blockbuster clash.

France, who started their campaign in sensational fashion against Wales last week, will have fond memories from their last trip to London, when they thrashed England 53-10.

Last week's loss in Dublin means England are in dire need of a win to get their tournament going.

Here is everything you need to know about Saturday's clash.

Key details:

When: Saturday, Feb. 8 at 4.45 p.m. UK

Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

How to watch: You can wach live on the ITV (UK). You can also follow along with live updates on ESPN.

Officials: Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)

Assistant Referees: Andrea Piardi (Ita) & Damian Schneider (Arg)

Television Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen (SA)

Lineups:

England: To be announced.

Replacements:

France: To be announced.

Replacements:

Team news:

England: While Steve Borthwick is set to name his side on Thursday, sources have told ESPN that Fin Smith is set to start at fly-half, with Marcus Smith moving to fullback against France.

Winger Cadan Murley has been ruled out of at least the next two weeks with a foot injury, with Saracens centre Alex Lozowski called into the squad. Hooker Jamie George has also returned to the squad after overcoming a hamstring injury.


France: Fly-half Romain Ntamack is almost certain to miss the trip to Twickenham after being awarded a red card for a dangerous tackle against Wales. Matthieu Jalibert or Thomas Ramos could replace the No. 10.

Information from Reuters contributed to the team news of this report.

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