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UB6 7PQ Middlesex Unit 7, Wadsworth Business Centre, 21 Wadsworth Road, Perivale London UK Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Contact Person: Rob Head to head: England manager Martin Johnson has done his best to deflect the pressure from his struggling side by claiming France have everything to lose as they bid to complete the Grand Slam. Privately however Johnson knows that a heavy defeat in Paris will take criticism of his management team to a new level of intensity, and critics will scent blood. Victory however would underpin Johnson’s oft-repeated view that progress is being made as it would give England a better return that last season’s championship. France coach Marc Lievremont, who could do no right 12 months ago when England romped to a 34-10 victory, is now the man of the moment and the rewards of his controversial tinkering early in his tenure now look rich indeed. Pitch battle Mathieu Bastareaud has been the most destructive centre of the championship, with even Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll, normally a ferocious defender, struggling to contain the powerhouse 21-year-old. England’s recall of the experienced and physically imposing Mike Tindall is a direct response to Bastareaud’s midfield threat but with just three Premiership starts for Gloucester since his 16-week absence with a hamstring injury, Tindall’s lack of match fitness and sharpness could prove costly. However, should Tindall be able to contain his opposite number, as he did with aplomb in England’s victory over France at Twickenham last season, the visitors will be in with a chance. Talking tactics There is good reason for France’s domination of the championship to date. Their blitz defence has asked questions of all and sundry, while their ability to commit so few defenders to the breakdown has also deprived the opposition of any space out wide. In contrast, Les Bleus have been able to carve open defences with a combination of the physical prowess of Bastareaud and Imanol Harinordoquy and the fleet footed attacking flair of Clement Poitrenaud. It is asking a lot of England new boys Ben Foden and Chris Ashton to hit the ground running at the Stade de France, but with a better balanced back row, and solid scrum, Jonny Wilkinson’s replacement Toby Flood has the vision and distribution to get the best of out a backline that has struggled all championship. It will take England’s best performance of the year however to spoil France’s Grand Slam party. In Year 2011 the fun and sensation begins again as England will put on France again and try to beat them. Tickets for England and France are available at Sold out ticket market the leading ticketing company in UK. |
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