Time for the anthems

Under 5 minutes to KO here as both sides come out onto the Stade de France turf. Huge start needed for England upfront if they are to conquer Paris

Hello and welcome along to our coverage of today's clash between France and England from the Stade de France just outside of Paris. France come into this campaign off the back of a bottom placed finish last season with Philippe Saint-Andre's charges looking to right some serious wrongs. Notable absentee for les Blues in the form of Thierry Dusautoir, with Pascal Pape taking over captaincy duties. English boss Stuart Lancaster placing his faith firmly in youth with the trio of Jonny May, Jack Nowell and Luther Burrell all handed starts in their tournament opener. Clash of two enormous packs who will go a long way to determining the outcome of this one. Massive 80 minutes on the cards, stay with us for live commentary and analysis throughout. Any predictions folks?

Come on England !

I believe loosing in the first game will give them the mental kick up the proverbial to go all the way and win the tournament

Good time to try new blood. Build to 2015 World Cup.

Brave decisions by England..this may give France more confidence in experience.

England will see it done

Bend over? Hope not to the French we can't lose it... Well I should hope we don't

or bend over