🏉 NEWSFLASH! The 2025 summer Le Crunch between an England XV and France XV at Allianz Stadium is a wrap. Final score: England 24-26 France.
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2025 GAME PREVIEW
The latest chapter in one of the great Northern Hemisphere rugby rivalries will be written this afternoon. Kick-off for England v France is at 3.15pm and England XV v France XV tickets are on sale.
England are preparing for a three-Test summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Meanwhile France have a three-match series in New Zealand on the horizon. What better way for these age-old competitors to prepare than a Twickenham showdown!
“This game presents an exciting opportunity to see some of the rising stars of the game in action,” said England head coach Steve Borthwick.
“It’s always an incredible occasion when England faces France. We’re looking forward to creating a memorable experience for everyone involved. The match will be a valuable opportunity for the players to test their skills against a tough opponent and strengthen their chances for tour selection.”
As part of the ticket, supporters will also have the opportunity to watch the RFU County Championship Finals, setting the stage for a perfect day of rugby for fans of all ages.
TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ England XV v France XV tickets are off sale.
🕑 Kick-off is at 3.15pm.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Public transport is recommended. Three overground train stations (Twickenham, Whitton and St Margaret’s) are all only a 10-minute walk from the stadium. See this ‘Getting to Twickenham Stadium’ guide for all the travel options.
England XV to face France:
15. Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
14. Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 72 caps)
12. Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 8 caps)
10. George Ford (Sale Sharks, 99 caps) – co-captain
9. Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 8 caps)
1. Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps)
2. Jamie George (Saracens, 101 caps) – co-captain
3. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps)
4. Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 7 caps)
5. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 15 caps)
6. Ted Hill (Bath Rugby, 4 caps)
7. Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
8. Tom Willis (Saracens, 6 caps)
Replacements:
16. Theo Dan (Saracens, 17 caps)
17. Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 7 caps)
18. Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints, 2 caps)
19. Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps)
20. Jack Kenningham (Harlequins, uncapped)
21. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 20 caps)
22. Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
23. Oscar Beard (Harlequins, uncapped)
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