England will continue their campaign against France in the Rugby World Cup finals on Saturday, and the hosts will see some new faces in the squad.
Four players ready to make their debuts with Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Bowl and Mark Snead, all of whom are on the list.
Akers is excited about his debut and told the tournament website: “My first World Cup will likely be similar to that of my son (Reed).
“When I sing this national anthem, it will be one of the proudest days of my life.”
But who else is in the cast and how can fans watch? Here’s everything you need to know.
When is it?
The match will take place on Saturday 22 October at 5 pm GMT.
How can I watch?
The game will be available to fans in the UK to watch on BBC Two or broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Team news
For England, all seven players who did not play against Samoa were called up to the selection against France. Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Paul and Mark Snead are all ready to give their firsts.
Confirmed difference
England: Sam Tomkins, Callum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Ryan Hall, Jack Welsby, George Williams, Tom Burgess, Michael McClurum, Luke Thompson, Elliot Whitehead, John Bateman, Victor Radley, Dominic Young, Chris Hill, Andy Akers, Mark Snead, Joe Batchelor, Mikolaj Oldzky, Kay Pearce Paul.
France: Morgan Esker, Arthur Romano, Samisoni Lange, Mathieu Laguerre, Fouad Yaha, Arthur Morgan, Tony Giggot, Jordan Dzaria, Alrex da Costa, Lambert Belmas, Benjamin Julian, Paul Seguer, Benjamin Garcia, Eloy Pelissier, Justin Sangar, Jadoin Springer , Michael Goodman, Corentin Le Cam, Cesar Rouge,
Opportunities
England – 10/11
Draw – 1/16
France – 10/11
prediction
Both teams have been fantastic so far in this World Cup, but England have the ground advantage in a close competition, and therefore must win. It will be a tough match, but with a tight result. England 10-15 France.
England will continue their campaign against France in the Rugby World Cup finals on Saturday, and the hosts will see some new faces in the squad.
Four players ready to make their debuts with Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Bowl and Mark Snead, all of whom are on the list.
Akers is excited about his debut and told the tournament website: “My first World Cup will likely be similar to that of my son (Reed).
“When I sing this national anthem, it will be one of the proudest days of my life.”
But who else is in the cast and how can fans watch? Here’s everything you need to know.
When is it?
The match will take place on Saturday 22 October at 5 pm GMT.
How can I watch?
The game will be available to fans in the UK to watch on BBC Two or broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Team news
For England, all seven players who did not play against Samoa were called up to the selection against France. Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Paul and Mark Snead are all ready to give their firsts.
Confirmed difference
England: Sam Tomkins, Callum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Ryan Hall, Jack Welsby, George Williams, Tom Burgess, Michael McClurum, Luke Thompson, Elliot Whitehead, John Bateman, Victor Radley, Dominic Young, Chris Hill, Andy Akers, Mark Snead, Joe Batchelor, Mikolaj Oldzky, Kay Pearce Paul.
France: Morgan Esker, Arthur Romano, Samisoni Lange, Mathieu Laguerre, Fouad Yaha, Arthur Morgan, Tony Giggot, Jordan Dzaria, Alrex da Costa, Lambert Belmas, Benjamin Julian, Paul Seguer, Benjamin Garcia, Eloy Pelissier, Justin Sangar, Jadoin Springer , Michael Goodman, Corentin Le Cam, Cesar Rouge,
Opportunities
England – 10/11
Draw – 1/16
France – 10/11
prediction
Both teams have been fantastic so far in this World Cup, but England have the ground advantage in a close competition, and therefore must win. It will be a tough match, but with a tight result. England 10-15 France.
England will continue their campaign against France in the Rugby World Cup finals on Saturday, and the hosts will see some new faces in the squad.
Four players ready to make their debuts with Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Bowl and Mark Snead, all of whom are on the list.
Akers is excited about his debut and told the tournament website: “My first World Cup will likely be similar to that of my son (Reed).
“When I sing this national anthem, it will be one of the proudest days of my life.”
But who else is in the cast and how can fans watch? Here’s everything you need to know.
When is it?
The match will take place on Saturday 22 October at 5 pm GMT.
How can I watch?
The game will be available to fans in the UK to watch on BBC Two or broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Team news
For England, all seven players who did not play against Samoa were called up to the selection against France. Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Paul and Mark Snead are all ready to give their firsts.
Confirmed difference
England: Sam Tomkins, Callum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Ryan Hall, Jack Welsby, George Williams, Tom Burgess, Michael McClurum, Luke Thompson, Elliot Whitehead, John Bateman, Victor Radley, Dominic Young, Chris Hill, Andy Akers, Mark Snead, Joe Batchelor, Mikolaj Oldzky, Kay Pearce Paul.
France: Morgan Esker, Arthur Romano, Samisoni Lange, Mathieu Laguerre, Fouad Yaha, Arthur Morgan, Tony Giggot, Jordan Dzaria, Alrex da Costa, Lambert Belmas, Benjamin Julian, Paul Seguer, Benjamin Garcia, Eloy Pelissier, Justin Sangar, Jadoin Springer , Michael Goodman, Corentin Le Cam, Cesar Rouge,
Opportunities
England – 10/11
Draw – 1/16
France – 10/11
prediction
Both teams have been fantastic so far in this World Cup, but England have the ground advantage in a close competition, and therefore must win. It will be a tough match, but with a tight result. England 10-15 France.
England will continue their campaign against France in the Rugby World Cup finals on Saturday, and the hosts will see some new faces in the squad.
Four players ready to make their debuts with Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Bowl and Mark Snead, all of whom are on the list.
Akers is excited about his debut and told the tournament website: “My first World Cup will likely be similar to that of my son (Reed).
“When I sing this national anthem, it will be one of the proudest days of my life.”
But who else is in the cast and how can fans watch? Here’s everything you need to know.
When is it?
The match will take place on Saturday 22 October at 5 pm GMT.
How can I watch?
The game will be available to fans in the UK to watch on BBC Two or broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Team news
For England, all seven players who did not play against Samoa were called up to the selection against France. Andy Akers, Joe Batchelor, Kai Pierce Paul and Mark Snead are all ready to give their firsts.
Confirmed difference
England: Sam Tomkins, Callum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Ryan Hall, Jack Welsby, George Williams, Tom Burgess, Michael McClurum, Luke Thompson, Elliot Whitehead, John Bateman, Victor Radley, Dominic Young, Chris Hill, Andy Akers, Mark Snead, Joe Batchelor, Mikolaj Oldzky, Kay Pearce Paul.
France: Morgan Esker, Arthur Romano, Samisoni Lange, Mathieu Laguerre, Fouad Yaha, Arthur Morgan, Tony Giggot, Jordan Dzaria, Alrex da Costa, Lambert Belmas, Benjamin Julian, Paul Seguer, Benjamin Garcia, Eloy Pelissier, Justin Sangar, Jadoin Springer , Michael Goodman, Corentin Le Cam, Cesar Rouge,
Opportunities
England – 10/11
Draw – 1/16
France – 10/11
prediction
Both teams have been fantastic so far in this World Cup, but England have the ground advantage in a close competition, and therefore must win. It will be a tough match, but with a tight result. England 10-15 France.
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