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The great thing about these two teams is their ability to play attacking rugby. But as your stats clearly show, France are able to create a lot more with less at the moment. Some opportunities are created with raw power up the middle. Others with pure French creativity.

I felt Razor missed a trick not bringing on the likes of Tuipulotu and Tosi earlier. Players need a good 30 mins to make an impact, and those two players have size and have been doing the job when given the opportunity.

The other issue I can't help but think is hindering the creation of more opportunities at the moment is the 10, 12 & 13 axis. While all players are good in their own right, I don't see anyone providing any creativity to free up others. I know your a big fan of Jordie Nick, but both him and Ioane don't seem exercise the basics of draw and pass, and in-tackle offloads. Things we always took for granted in NZ.

Although defensively it's a solid combo which can't be overlooked.

Yes, top drawer teams in a top draw match.

Nothing really between them, and reports of NZ's demise have been greatly exaggerated.

For mine, no difference between the top 4 teams on any day.

Of course France should take their top team to NZ.

Series like that, broadcast/streamed everywhere is what will keep grubby money away.

We already have an RUPL

For me, the most important performance for the senior England side - at least in the short term - was Will Porter. He was quick to the breakdown, made smart decisions under pressure, provided excellent support play and delivered the ball accurately. His afternoon was epitomised by his role in Langdon's try - tracking the move from Carpenter's catch, being on hand to pick up the loose ball after Carpenter missed the offload, then smartly changing direction to avoid a tackle long enough to make the long pass to Langdon and give him a walk in.

Given none of the other England scrum halves on display over the road have set the world alight, I think Porter should be given a chance against Japan, perhaps off the bench. He also has the huge advantage that England have finally committed to Marcus Smith, and Porter is now Quins' first choice 9. The understanding they have could make a material difference to England's attack.