Grand Slam-chasing France coach Marc Lievremont has named an unchanged squad for the Six Nations clash with England in Paris on Saturday (France 1/500 Six Nations Outright).

The French know a win will secure the Grand Slam and that defeat could allow Ireland in to win the championship (25/1) so Lievremont has opted for continuity with the same 23 players.

He told L’Equipe: “You’re never sure of anything, but you know what you think. The players did well against Wales and Italy.

“We opted for continuity. This group is equipped to beat the English. I think the players are fresh and fit.”

France top the Six Nations table by two points ahead of the Irish who play Scotland at Croke Park, also on Saturday.

The French have a points difference of + 64 against Ireland’s +14.