Six Nations: Red Roses face formidable France side to secure Grand Slam in tournament decider - talking points

The Red Roses are one game away from winning a 38th consecutive game, securing their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, and completing their fourth consecutive Grand Slam. That is a record that speaks for itself.

The going looks like it has been easy on paper - but the reality is somewhat different.

Captain Zoe Stratford is just one of 11 prominent players missing for England due to injury or pregnancy - including eight of the 13 forwards listed in their World Cup final squad - and yet an injury-stricken lineup has still passed every tournament test with flying colours, scoring an average of 60 points in each of their four wins thus far.

Standing in their way are an unbeaten France side. Les Bleues boast a tournament-best defensive record and are coming off an 11-try bonus-point victory against Scotland. They will be no walkovers.