Prepared for another confrontation between England and France in the World Cup semifinals, as stated by England's Matthews
England and France are gearing up for a thrilling encounter in the upcoming rugby match, with both teams eager to prove their mettle. The Red Roses, who have won their last 16 matches against France, are well-placed to post a record-extending 32nd consecutive win against all opponents on Saturday.
However, the injuries and suspensions suffered by France may affect their performance. Lina Queyroi, a French fly-half, and Joanna Grisez, a wing, are sidelined due to concussion and a hamstring injury respectively. Furthermore, forwards Axelle Berthoumieu and Manae Feleu are suspended for biting and a dangerous tackle in France's recent match against Ireland.
Despite these setbacks, France is prepared for a close match and ready to fight against England. John Mitchell, the England coach, has highlighted these close matches as a warning against complacency. He emphasised that the Red Roses were pushed close by Les Bleues in their two most recent Six Nations meetings at Twickenham. England built commanding leads in both meetings, but France mounted thrilling recoveries, with the final whistle coming to England's rescue in both matches, with scores of 38-33 in 2023 and 43-42 in 2025.
Matthews, a member of the last England side to win the Women's World Cup, has addressed the need to maintain focus and not get bored with what is going well. He enjoys playing against France, whether it's their first or fiftieth cap. Louis Deacon, forwards coach for England, expects that it will take 80 minutes to establish superiority over France. He stressed the importance of staying focused and not letting up, as the game against France could go down to the wire.
England is prepared for a challenging game against France, with the potential for the match to be decided in the final moments. Deacon expects that it will take 80 minutes to establish superiority over France, and both teams are eager to show their resilience and determination in the upcoming match.
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