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Six Nations title permutations: What France, Ireland and England need to win the championship
Sunday sport: England with chance to enter Six Nations title picture after Ireland's loss to France
France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland
France's hand replaced Ireland's on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when it hosts Scotland.
Latest updates from Six Nations as Marcus Smith dropped to the bench - Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?
England, Six Nations and Italy
England will look to continue to build momentum as they seek a third successive win with Italy in town.
Tune into our live blog below for live commentary from Sundays fourth round Six Nations clash as England welcome Italy to Allianz Stadium Twickenham (3pm kick-off); on Saturday, France put in outstanding second-half display to beat Ireland 42-27 in Dublin,
England welcome Italy to Twickenham today as Steve Borthwick’s men go in search of their third Six Nations victory of the year. And the game is set to be refereed by an official who was withdrawn from his duties after he took charge of England’s Autumn Nations Series victory over France in 2020.
Express Sport brings you the latest news and updates from the Six Nations as England get set to host Italy later today.
France captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee during Les Bleus' Six Nations win over Ireland on Saturday.
Now emerging as a considered podcast pundit, England’s most-capped male player reveals how data will be driving Steve Borthwick’s side
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