England barely broke into a sweat in last week's 97-7 thrashing of Spain, but I'll stick my neck out and predict that things will be quite a bit tougher tonight against perennial Six Nations rivals France on a sultry evening in Mont-de-Marsan in south-west France. And they'll want it that way as this is the last warm-up before World Cup starts.

South Africans Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Hanro Liebenberg and Jacques Vermeulen could become eligible for Steve Borthwick's England in time for the next Rugby World Cup.

The Red Roses had a solid 19-3 half-time lead thanks to some early pressure; they then made it a total of six tries in the comprehensive win; it was their final match ahead of the Womens Rugby World C

England make a statement before the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a dominant 40-6 thrashing of France in Mont-de-Marsan.

Flanker Marlie Packer will be available for England's opening match in the Women's Rugby World Cup after she received a one-match ban on Sunday.

Meg Jones is part of John Mitchell's Red Roses England squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, which will take place on home soil