Alex Matthews ready for ‘brilliant battle’ against France

The Six Nations rivals clash in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

England face France in the World Cup semi-finals. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Alex Matthews insists England are determined to show their killer instinct against France in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate.

The Red Roses are “ready for a fight” according to their forwards coach Louis Deacon – and their two most recent Allianz Stadium collisions with their Six Nations rivals show why that means playing until the final whistle.