Following their 3-19 victory over Ireland in Cork last week, England host France at The Recreation Ground, Bath on Friday 7th (kick-off 8pm). The match will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer.

“We’re excited to be returning to The Rec for our first home fixture in 11 months, and there are few bigger occasions in the calendar than a meeting with France," said Mapletoft.

“A big, energised crowd will be key but we’re not resting on our laurels. The last outing against Ireland gave us much to refine and the boys have rallied together to take ownership of the improvements to make. 

“Our focus as a Brotherhood is to maximise the opportunities in front of us in order to dictate the game on our own terms. Given our recent meetings with France, this will be no easy feat, and the expectation is for another thrilling test against a determined side.”