England's Powerful Back Row vs France in Six Nations Final

0:00This is Lester News today. Every story, every city, every day. England has made just one change to their lineup for the final six nations match against France on Saturday. Versatile 25-year-old Ali Chessam shifts from the second row to Blindside Flanker, bringing extra power and lineout skills to the back. Row, Tom Curry misses out with a calf injury from the Italy warm-up, so Guy Pepper moves to Openside Flanker while Sam Underhill drops to the bench. Ben Earl stays at number eight, giving the back row more muscle compared to the speed-focus unit against Ireland two weeks ago. The rest of the team stays the same, with Finn Smith at Flyhalf and Maro Itoje captaining the second row alongside Alex Coles. Underhill and Marcus Smith could earn their 50th caps from the bench if called on. England sit fifth in the table after losses to Scotland, Ireland and Italy, and a defeat in Paris would mark their worst campaign in 27. Coach Steve Borthwick called it a huge challenge under the lights against a strong France side,

1:03but he's excited for the rivalry. France tops the table level with Scotland on 16 points and knows a win secures the title, retention. They've taken the last four home meetings with England, whose last away victory there, came during the 2016 Grand Slam year. Scotland faces Ireland earlier in the day. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-L-I-SallyPillow.com.