Ollie Chessum given new role as Steve Borthwick reveals England side for Six Nations clash with France
Courtesy of my colleague Luke Baker, here’s the full assessment of the England team news:
Harry Latham-Coyle14 March 2026 16:20
The shift in strategy behind England’s bid to salvage Six Nations against France
England’s selection shows a shift in strategy, with Ollie Chessum installed on the blindside. It may feel a minor tweak but it could have major ramifications.
Harry Latham-Coyle14 March 2026 16:10
England must find a new way against France – or third crisis could be the end of Steve Borthwick
The pressure is most certainly on Steve Borthwick, his senior players and the England squad at large – can they find a new way?
Harry Latham-Coyle14 March 2026 16:00
France vs England live
The Six Nations comes to a climax in Paris as France target the title against an England side reeling from three consecutive defeats. Their grand slam dreams may have been dashed by Scotland but Les Bleus remain in control of their own destiny – though it would be typical of this tournament were their struggling old foes to force a title twist.
Kick off at the Stade de France is at 8.10pm GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle11 March 2026 15:49
