Lark Davies saves the day with a superb tackle on Madoussou Fall that puts the French lock into touch near the England line. England win the line-out and kick clear, but it's France on the front foot right now.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham Stoop

England head coach Simon Middleton had promised fireworks in the first five minutes and this match has not disappointed so far.

It has been an intense start from both sides as is fitting for a first Women's Six Nations final.

France are pinning England back but some brilliant defence from the Red Roses eventually gives them a breather with a penalty.

It's a real tussle at the moment.

England get the ball back thanks to a loose, long French line-out throw. But then scrum-half Laure Sansus latches onto another loose ball, and her brilliant rolling kick to touch puts France into England's 22.

England's first line-out, in France's 22, is not straight and at the resulting scrum the French pack shove England back by several metres. Hugely impressive from the visitors.

A good first minute for England as they pressurise on France's 22, but then it's turned over and winger Cyrielle Banet races clear down the right wing until she gives away a penalty by hanging on to the ball to relieve the pressure on England.

We are under way, with England's Helena Rowland kicking off.

OK, we've had the national anthems and we are all set for kick-off!

Danielle Waterman
Former England international on BBC Two

Emily Scarratt is the calmest, coolest head in the team and a magnificent player. She's not been at her best but she is someone who loves to perform on the big stage.

The teams are out, and just before the anthems there is a moment of silence in support of Rugby Against Racism.

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The last time these teams met - at Twickenham in November - France had victory in their hands with a one-point lead and the clock in the red.

But England piled on the pressure and secured a thrilling 25-23 victory thanks to today's captain Emily Scarratt's penalty with the last kick of the game.

Scarratt's nerveless kick was enough to earn England their seventh successive win against France.

England head coach Simon Middleton on BBC Two: "We've blown hot and cold in our first two matches. We want a good start today because France play on confidence and then hopefully we can kick on in the second half."

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Ugo Monye
Former England winger on BBC Two

If England are going to beat France they will have to make their final passes count.

England can create so many chances for their unbelievable back three. Emily Scarratt attracts so much attention and that leaves space for their dangerous runners.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham Stoop

In the 2020 Six Nations, England played Scotland in a blizzard.

Now, the sun is shining and it's 16C at Twickenham. Expecting some exciting attacking rugby as a result. Not bad this Six Nations in April thing.

I can vouch for Becky's appreciation of the weather - she has put up with some bitingly cold conditions this year to bring us her fantastic rugby coverage...

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France are also bang in form following a 53-0 win against Wales and a 56-15 victory in Ireland.

Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

The new format has been brilliant. There have been more eyes on the games, more broadcasting and we've seen what teams are really capable of.

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How did we get here? England beat Scotland 52-10 and Italy 67-3 in the group stage to secure their place in the first Women's Six Nations final, with the tournament format having been changed due to the pandemic.

Here's a reminder of the teams, with the major news for England that Poppy Cleall starts at number eight, pushing captain Sarah Hunter to the bench. World Player of the Year Emily Scarratt leads the side in her place.

For France, number eight Romane Menager has come in for Emeline Gros.

England: McKenna; Breach, Scarratt (capt), Harrison, Dow; Rowland, Riley; Cornborough, Davies, Brown, Ward, O'Donnell, Aldcroft, Packer, P Cleall.

Replacements: Cokayne, Harper, B Cleall, Millar-Mills, Hunter, MacDonald, Tuima, Kildunne.

France: Boulard; Banet, Neisen, Ulutule, Boujard; Drouin, Sansus; Deshaye, Sochat, Bernadou, Fall, N’Diaye, Mayans, Hermet, Menager.

Replacements: Touye, Traore, Joyeux, Corson, Diallo, Bourdon, Peyronnet, Tremouliere.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham Stoop

Spotted this champions sign hiding round the back of the Stoop... In case anyone needed reminding this is a first ever Women's Six Nations final.

Winner takes all.

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