Overview
- England completed their seventh consecutive Six Nations title and fourth Grand Slam in a row with a thrilling one-point victory over France at Allianz Stadium.
- France mounted a six-try comeback after trailing 31-7, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities in England's edge defense and collision technique.
- Head coach John Mitchell described the match as an 'ideal test' ahead of the World Cup but called for significant defensive improvements.
- Mitchell has reiterated his push for World Rugby to expand women's World Cup squad sizes from 32 to 33 players, matching the men's tournament allowance.
- England's preparations for the World Cup include warm-up matches against France and Spain, along with a training camp in Treviso, as the team finalizes their 32-player squad by July.