Overview

• England and France meet at Twickenham on Saturday, both unbeaten in the Women’s Six Nations, with the Grand Slam on the line.
• Head coach John Mitchell has made eight tactical changes to England’s lineup, emphasizing preparation for both the decider and the World Cup later this year.
• Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is sidelined with a hamstring injury, with Emma Sing stepping into the starting role at full-back.
• Despite England’s dominance in the competition, ticket sales for the match have been underwhelming, with around 40,000 fans expected at Twickenham.
• The match serves as both a critical test against top-tier competition and a precursor to the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, set to be held at the same venue in five months.