Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: France

France are looking to topple England for the first time since their 2018 Grand Slam as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing fifth-place finish in WXV last autumn.
They have finished second for the last four seasons.
They kick-off against Ireland and finish against England in Bordeaux. Hooker Elisa Riffonneau, who plays for Trailfinders, said: “We’re going step by step and focusing on Ireland. It is always exciting to play England. They are our best enemy. We are happy to play them in France and be ready to try to get the Grand Slam....