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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty.
George Ford has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by England results in a try for Tommy Freeman
A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Freeman took full advantage.
Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.
Thomas Ramos takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.
France make a substitution with Paul Boudehent coming on.
France make a substitution with Gregory Alldritt coming off.
England make a substitution with Danny Care coming on.
England make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.
England make a substitution with Alex Dombrandt coming on.
England make a substitution with Sam Underhill coming off.
France make a substitution with Maxime Lucu coming on.
France make a substitution with Nolann Le Garrec coming off.
The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.
France sub Georges-Henri Colombe comes onto the field.
Uini Atonio departs for France.
France sub Alexandre Roumat comes onto the field.
Charles Ollivon departs for France.
The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by France leads to a try for Gael Fickou
Damian Penaud played a key part in that try.
The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.
Manu Tuilagi comes on for England.
Henry Slade leaves the field.
Yoram Moefana comes on for France.
Nicolas Depoortere leaves the field.
The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by France results in a try for Leo Barre.
What a run here by Leo Barre as they get over the gainline!
That's a great try assist by Charles Ollivon.
Ethan Roots comes on.
Ollie Chessum comes off.
England decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan getting some game time.
England decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George being replaced.
England decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart getting some game time.
England decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole being replaced.
England decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marler getting some game time.
England decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Meafou being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Peato Mauvaka getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Sebastien Taofifenua getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille being replaced.
George Ford adds the two points for England.
Slick passing by England leads to a try for Marcus Smith.
Spellbinding play by Ben Earl is finished off with a try.
Ben Earl makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Tommy Freeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
George Ford adds the two points for England.
The pick and go results in a try for England as Ollie Lawrence goes over.
Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.
Fabulous play by England has led to Sam Underhill being able to wriggle through a gap.
Fabulous play by England has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
George Ford adds the two points for England.
Incisive passing by England is finished off by Ollie Lawrence, as they goes over for the try.
Fabulous play by England has led to Ollie Lawrence being able to wriggle through a gap.
That's a great try assist by Henry Slade.
Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.
The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Trouble here as Francois Cros breaches the defence.
This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the France attack.
This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Lawrence bursts through to advance the England attack.
Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Nolann Le Garrec
Leo Barre sets up the try.
This is dangerous for the defence as Gael Fickou bursts through to advance the France attack.
Thomas Ramos does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
George Ford makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Marcus Smith comes on for England.
George Furbank leaves the field.
The defensive line has been broken as Nicolas Depoortere goes through the gap.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
The first France vs England game took place in 1906 at the Parc des Princes. England won this game 35-8.
Since 1906, France and England have faced each other 110 times. England have won 60 of these clashes, while France have won 43 and a further seven have ended in a draw.
Yes. Due to the long history between the two sides, fans have come up with several informal ways of referring to the encounter. Popular names include ‘Le Crunch’ and ‘the Eurostar Trophy’.
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Missed tackles from England made a massive contribution to the loss. 36!
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Fragile France to lose to a confident and scrappy England. France’s forwards, large and lumbering, won’t be able to keep up with England at the breakdowns. England by 5.