France forward Oscar Jegou will miss Saturday's Six Nations clash against England after being handed a four-week suspension for eye-gouging. The 22-year-old was found guilty of reckless contact with the eye area during France's 50-40 loss to Scotland last Saturday. An independent disciplinary committee ruled the incident, involving Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman, warranted a red card and upheld the citing. The suspension, reduced from the six-week entry point due to mitigating factors like Jegou's disciplinary record and lack of injury, means the Frenchman retains the right to appeal. France coach Fabien Galthie has responded by naming Temo Matiu in his first cap and moving Charles Ollivon to number eight, while Anthony Jelonch remains out with concussion.

France and Scotland are now level on 16 points at the top of the Six Nations standings, with Ireland two points behind after hosting Scotland on the same day. England, meanwhile, have named Ollie Chessum in their starting XV to face France at the Stade de France, with a host of experienced players like Maro Itoje (captain) and Joe Heyes making the lineup. The suspensions and changes significantly alter the dynamics of the final round, where a win could still secure the title for one of the three teams level on points.

France's potential title decider against England now hinges on players like Matiu stepping up in Jegou's absence, while England's inclusion of Chessum adds another dimension to their attack. The outcome of these matches will ultimately determine the Six Nations champion, with the stakes higher than ever for both teams heading into the final weekend.