England XV vs France XV live: Latest updates as Steve Borthwick's side face rivals at Twickenham

England get their summer swing of international fixtures underway with a non-capped encounter with a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Steve Borthwick 's side will head for Argentina next week for the primary part of their mid-year business, a two Test series against the Pumas preceding a meeting with the United States in Washington. First, though, comes another chance to build on the progress made in the Six Nations on home soil, with the England boss naming a strong side blessed with some experienced figures even in the absence of their British and Irish Lions contingent.
Given the depth in French rugby, it is unsurprisingly a talented bunch brought by Fabien Galthie – particularly considering the four best teams in the Top 14 are otherwise occupied with the top flight's semi-finals. A tasty tussle with the All Blacks is their upcoming business, with those involved today hoping to stake a claim for a spot on the flight to New Zealand.
England XV vs France XV live
England battle France in non-capped fixture at Twickenham | Live on RugbyPass with kick off at 3.15pm BST
Steve Borthwick's side head to Argentina for two Tests and also play the USA this summer
France take on New Zealand in their summer business
George Ford and Jamie George add experience to youthful England facing France XV
George Ford and Jamie George will co-captain a youthful England XV taking on an even more inexperienced France XV in the non-cap international at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham today.
Fly half Ford, who is one away from bringing up the 100-cap milestone, will have to wait until Test matches against Argentina and USA this summer to reach the magic number but is tasked with providing veteran nous to a line-up that is otherwise giving an opportunity for plenty of inexperienced heads to make a statement to head coach Steve Borthwick.
George Ford and Jamie George add experience to youthful England facing France XV
Steve Borthwick has named his England XV to take on a France XV, with 13 players away on Lions duty
Luke Baker21 June 2025 13:00
England XV vs France
A very good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of an intriguing little non-capped encounter between two exciting sides at a sun-soaked Twickenham. Fully fledged these England and France teams may not be but there is talent aplenty on each side this afternoon - kick off is at 3pm BST.
Harry Latham-Coyle21 June 2025 10:26

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