Fin Smith is charged down but Eng regather

Box kick from Dupont, Earl runs it back

Fin Smith gets the match underway for Eng, taken by Roumat

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

England host France in round 2 of the Six Nations Championship. England went down 27-22 to Ireland in the opening round, while France cruised to a 43-0 win over Wales. Head to head these sides have met on 111 occasions, with England winning 60 to the 44 by France to go along with seven draws. Last season, France edged the encounter 33-31.