England head coach Steve Borthwick has made a single change to the starting XV for the upcoming clash against France in the final match of the Six Nations tournament in Lyon on 'Super Saturday'. The modification comes as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is unavailable, leading to Elliot Daly's return to the lineup. Following a morale-boosting win against Ireland, the Red Rose team sees consistency in selection, with Jamie George leading the side. The squad remains unchanged, with key players such as Maro Itoje, George Martin, and George Furbank maintaining their positions.
Manu Tuilagi makes a return to the matchday squad after a long absence. Borthwick expressed confidence in the team's preparation and anticipation for the challenging match against a formidable French side. The England team lineup includes George Furbank, Tommy Freeman, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Elliot Daly, George Ford, Alex Mitchell, Ben Earl, Sam Underhill, Ollie Chessum, George Martin, Maro Itoje, Dan Cole, Jamie George, and Ellis Genge. The replacements consist of Theo Dan, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, Ethan Roots, Alex Dombrandt, Danny Care, Marcus Smith, and Manu Tuilagi.
The much-anticipated match is scheduled to take place at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, with kick-off at 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT). Angus Gardner from Australia has been appointed as the referee, supported by assistant referees Nika Amashukeli from Georgia and Damian Schneider from Argentina, with Ben Whitehouse from Wales serving as the TMO.