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TV Tonight: Six Nations: France v England on ITV

Six Nations: France v England is on ITV1 and ITVX tonight at 7.20pm.

This year's Six Nations culminates as France entertain England in Lyon. Steve Borthwick's side were subjected to a humiliating 53-10 defeat at the hands of the French in last year's tournament at Twickenham, so will be eager to right that wrong. Without their inspirational scrum half Antoine Dupont and beset by injuries, France have failed to click so far, but will be out to finish their campaign on a high with a win against their old rivals. 

Jill Douglas is joined by Jonny Wilkinson, Ugo Monye and Benjamin Kayser, with pitchside inserts from Topsy Ojo, Dan Biggar and Maggie Alphonsi and commentary from Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio and Ben Kay.

Earlier in the day, at 3.55pm,

Mark Pougatch presents live coverage from the Guinness Six Nations as last year's Grand Slam winners Ireland take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It's the final weekend and the penultimate game of the championship, as both teams prepare for what could prove to be a pivotal match in this year's tournament.

The last time these two sides faced each other was back in October when Ireland knocked Scotland out of the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell's side ran in six tries at the Stade de France in Paris as they dismantled Scotland to book a place in the quarter-finals with a comprehensive 36-14 win. Gregor Townsend's team will be looking to avenge that painful defeat as Scotland target a first win against Ireland since 2017. 

Pitchside analysis from Brian O'Driscoll, Rory Best and Johnnie Beattie, commentary from Miles Harrison, Gordon D'Arcy and Scott Hastings, with David Flatman reporting.