England Rugby will face France in a high-stakes uncapped match on Friday, June 19, at the Stade de la Rabine in Vannes. As Steve Borthwick’s squad prepares for the upcoming Nations Championship, this game presents a crucial opportunity to test new talents and strategies.
Despite not having players from the Gallagher Premiership finalists Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs—who will meet at Twickenham the following day—Borthwick’s team boasts a strong lineup. Notably, Bristol’s Benhard Janse van Rensburg features as an exciting inclusion on the bench.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5.15pm, and fans can watch the match live for free. The game will be streamed on RugbyPassTV, but make sure to create an account ahead of time to enjoy uninterrupted access via their website or app. Additionally, England Rugby’s official Facebook page will broadcast the match online.
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Here’s the full lineup for both teams:
England XV Starting XV:
15. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
14. Noah Caluori (Saracens)
13. Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby)
12. Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby)
11. Cadan Murley (Harlequins)
10. George Ford (Sale Sharks) – Captain
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)
- Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks)
- Theo Dan (Saracens)
- George Kloska (Bristol Bears)
- Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)
- George Martin (Leicester Tigers)
- Ted Hill (Bath Rugby)
- Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
- Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
Replacements:
16. Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers)
17. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby)
18. Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby)
19. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)
20. Jack Kenningham (Harlequins)
21. Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks)
22. Benhard Janse van Rensburg (Bristol Bears)
23. Adam Radwan (Leicester Tigers)
France XV Starting XV:
- Jefferson Poirot
- Maxime Lamothe
- Sipili Falatea
- Mickaël Guillard – Captain
- Tom Staniforth
- Temo Matiu
- Esteban Capilla
- Marko Gazzotti
- Nolann Le Garrec
- Antoine Hastoy
- Grégoire Arfeuil
- Yoram Moefana
- Nicolas Depoortere
- Christian Ambadiang
- Théo Attissogbe
Replacements:
16. Barnabé Massa
17. Réda Wardi
18. Régis Montagne
19. Boris Palu
20. Killian Tixeront
21. Baptiste Jauneau
22. Axel Despérès
23. Fabien Brau-Boirie
Match Officials:
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)
Assistant Referees: Julien Caulier (France), Ludovic Carrillo (France)
Television Match Official: Philippe Bonhoure (France)
Don’t miss this thrilling encounter as England XV and France XV showcase emerging talent and prepare for the intense challenges ahead.