The France fly-half can show at Twickenham on Saturday why he is tipped to be the best in his position in the world
It is funny how the wheel turns. Once upon a time it was France who were les grandes énigmes; now it is red rose supporters who are shrugging with palms upturned and wondering which England team will turn up. It is a long time since Les Bleus arrived at Twickenham with a better balanced lineup or, more ominously still, one with such clear potential for further improvement.
Maybe their hosts will be roused into action and extend France’s dismal Six Nations record across the Channel since the topsy-turvy day in 2005 when, from 17-6 down at half-time, Dimitri Yachvili’s boot secured an unlikely 18-17 victory. Rather more likely is that France – recent Covid-19 disruption permitting – will underline the widening gap between the teams in terms of front foot confidence and genuine attacking elan.
