Dupont has a snipe but his offload is intercepted

Stolen by France as Alldritt takes it over halfway

Back to Ntamack who clears, Steward runs it back

Smith gets the match underway for Eng, taken by Ollivon

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

England host defending champions France in a crunch round 4 Six Nations clash. Both sides have won two of their opening three matches and are level on ten points, with England ahead of France on points difference in third spot. With Ireland five points clear, this is a must win encounter for either side if they are to keep their title hopes alive.