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The Independent UK
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Luke Baker

England make just one change for Six Nations clash with France after Italy horror show

England France Italy Six Nations Sam Underhill Steve Borthwick
  • England head coach Steve Borthwick has made a strategic change for the Six Nations match against France this Saturday, moving Ollie Chessum from the second row to flanker (No 6 jersey).
  • This tactical shift aims to add more heft, carrying power, and a lineout option to the back row, allowing Maro Itoje and Alex Coles to partner as locks.
  • Guy Pepper will start at openside flanker in place of Sam Underhill, while the rest of the England team remains the same from the team that lost to Italy for the first time ever on Saturday.
  • England face a challenging task against a strong French side in Paris, aiming to avoid a first-ever one-win campaign in the Six Nations after a historic defeat to Italy.
  • Sam Underhill and Marcus Smith are set to earn their 50th caps for England when they come on as replacements during the match.

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Ollie Chessum given new role as Steve Borthwick reveals England side for Six Nations clash with France

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