One area England improved vastly on against Australia was at the breakdown - the contest for the ball on the ground after a tackle.

But France have two flankers, the veteran Serge Betsen (left) and the young tyro Thierry Dusautoir (right), who are both very adept at stealing opposition ball.

"England may attack a little tighter, set slightly shorter targets so that the rucks will be easier to clean when they are on the offensive," explains Shaun Edwards.

"If anyone gets isolated against Dusautoir and Betsen, they are going to get turned over and that's what France thrive on."