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France’s Light-Blue Tribute Shirt Causes Kit Clash in Six Nations Finale vs England

The commemorative design referencing 1906 proved hard to distinguish from England’s white on television.

Overview

  • The French federation confirmed a limited-edition match jersey that nods to the 1906 first England meeting, adds a 1927 FFR crest, and echoes late-80s and 90s tricolore striping.
  • England wore their traditional white as expected rather than switching to an alternate kit.
  • Fans and broadcasters noted the teams were difficult to tell apart, with complaints on social media during the Stade de France match.
  • The incident renewed accessibility concerns, following recent Six Nations steps to avoid red-versus-green in WalesIreland to aid color-blind spectators.
  • The match capped Super Saturday with France able to seal a record eighth title with a bonus-point win, with the outcome not yet reported.