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Preview: France v England

Alors, les enfants de la patrie, est-ce-que l'heure de gloire est finalement arrivée ? Can England stop France from sealing the Grand Slam?

Wilko omission surprises Lièvremont

France coach Marc Lièvremont has expressed his surprise at England's decision to drop fly-half Jonny Wilkinson.

Bastareaud's burning ambition

For Mathieu Bastareaud, the Six Nations will be worth little without the satisfaction of a Grand Slam victory over England on Saturday.

Player shortlist dominated by France

Four players from pending champions France dominate a six-strong shortlist for this year's Six Nations player of the championship.

Bastareaud expects physical affair

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud claims his team have all the ammunition required to see off England in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris.

Lièvremont hopes to avoid Slam woe

France coach Marc Lièvremont says winning the Six Nations will still be a disappointment if France don't seal the Grand Slam on Saturday.

Bastareaud back for France

France have made just one change to their side to face England on Saturday with Mathieu Bastareaud returning in place of David Marty.

France seek England revenge

France will be keen to put the record straight when they take on England in Paris on Saturday with the Grand Slam up for grabs.

No squad changes from Lièvremont

France coach Marc Lièvremont has on Monday named an unchanged squad for their Six Nations finale against England in Paris.

Six Nations: Team of Round Four

Now that the dust has settled in Dublin, Paris and Edinburgh, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hail the star men of Round Four.

Ellis ecstatic over French excellence

France defence coach Dave Ellis was happy with his side's six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for a Grand Slam.

Our worst day for a year - Mallett

Italy coach Nick Mallett blasted his players for their defensive performance in the 46-20 Six Nations defeat in France on Sunday.

Rampant French one step away

Only eighty minutes and fifteen Englishmen separate France from a Grand Slam, after a thumping 46-20 win over Italy in Paris.

Preview: France v Italy

It's a trap. It's a banana peel. It's a potential pot-hole in France's road to the Grand Slam. Italy visit the Stade de France on Sunday

Andreu thrives off pressure

Wing Marc Andreu is unfazed by making his first Test start as his country strive for a Six Nations Grand Slam against Italy in Paris on Sunday.