England have made just one change to their starting line-up for the crucial Six Nations clash against France, with Ollie Chessum replacing Sam Underhill at blindside flanker. Underhill, who will make his 50th appearance from the bench, was initially moved to the starting position last week when Tom Curry withdrew.

Coach Steve Borthwick had made nine changes for the historic 23-18 loss to Italy, marking the most alterations ever by England in the Six Nations era. However, Borthwick has opted for continuity this time, sticking with most of his squad that has faced recent setbacks including back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland. The match in Paris represents a significant challenge for England, who are looking to avoid a fourth consecutive Six Nations defeat.

France, coming off a 50-40 loss to Scotland, will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Borthwick acknowledged the magnitude of the occasion, calling England vs France "one of the great rivalries in international rugby." The match also marks milestone appearances for both Underhill and Marcus Smith, who will each reach 50 caps during the game.