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None of the six players general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay chose will be penciled in as opening-game starters.

Les Bleues came off the back of a scare in Parma against Italy, where they were behind at half-time but were saved by a second-half response.

Former England flanker Maggie Alphonsi, who also won the World Cup in 2014, agrees with Mitchell that a tough test against Les Bleues will be a blessing for the Red Roses come the showpiece tournament.

Jean mentions Les in the letter who she said gave her the address for her sweetheart, as well as Joan who was knitting her mittens for her Christmas present.

Les Bleues are also undefeated this campaign and are the last team to beat the Red Roses in the Six Nations back in 2018.