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BREAKING: Leaked XV suggests Owen Farrell benched against France

BREAKING: Leaked XV suggests Owen Farrell benched against France

Reports this morning have revealed that captain Owen Farrell could be benched by Steve Borthwick for Englands clash with France this weekend.

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On Saturday, March 11, the Twickenham Stadium in London will host the England versus France rugby match, which will begin at 4.45pm (GMT).

Other matches scheduled for the same weekend include Italy versus Wales, aimed at avoiding the last place, at 2.15pm on Saturday, and Scotland versus Ireland at 3pm on Sunday, March 12.

According to The Telegeraph, it is understood the Harlequins fly-half is primed for a return to thestarting XVin place of Owen Farrell after his man of the match performance at Twickenhamfor Quins at the weekend

Although injury concerns, including a setback to Courtney Lawes, who was expected to lead the team if Farrell was rested, created additional selection considerations, the England management has reportedly been impressed with Smiths performance in training since his return from his club.

If Smith begins the match, Ellis Genge, one of the two vice-captains, is expected to assume the captaincy for Englands last competitive game at Twickenham before the World Cup in France later this year.

Here is the expected England team to face France this Saturday.

Anthony Watson of England Rugby goes over for a try during the Six Nations Championship match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on March 13 2021. PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK

Ollie Lawrence of England is tackled by Tommaso Allan of Italy during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

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