England went into the Six Nations with an unfancied side shorn of experiencebut,four wins later, travel to Brittany with a shot at a grand slamEngland’s women are hoping to claim the grand slam against France on Friday night as they look to capture their first championship since 2012. The French, and who absorb a superior points incompatibility,can still win the Six Nations title should the visitors slip up but England’s captain Sarah Hunter says her side will be concentrating on their own game at the Stade de Rabine in Brittany rather than worrying about their opponents.They are always going to be a difficult opposition to face particularly away from domestic,” said the England No8. “They absorb a dominant pack and base their team around getting their ball carriers into the game as much as possible.
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Source: theguardian.com