France vs England

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Despite a good second half display, England slipped to a 25-13 defeat against Grand Slam champions France in a pulsating Stade de France.

Thereafter enjoyed a competent evening under the high ball in addition to countering usefully. Threw in reliably to an England lineout which functioned smoothly. Released Furbank with a lovely piece of footwork and well-timed pass to create his team’s best first half attack. 21. Harry Randall – n/a Lucky to avoid a card when referee Peyper found his clumsy aerial challenge on Mervyn Jaminet was the result of earlier French obstruction. 20. Alex Dombrandt – n/a The visitors sprung a surprise by using the Leicester prop from deep as an open-field ball-carrier where he beat four defenders and made 78 metres in the first half. 19. Ollie Chessum – n/a 17. Joe Marler – n/a Made an incredible cover tackle which prevented Romain Ntmack from scoring. As ever, England’s talisman put himself about in the loose forcing a couple of useful turnovers in addition to playing his part in the tight. Replaced by Elliot Daly – who then became the third specialist full back in the visitors’ back three – after suffering a wrist injury in the 27th minute.

Antoine Dupont pitch perfect as Ben Youngs falters (unknown)

Telegraph Sport assesses who thrived and struggled in Paris where France sealed the Six Nations title and a Grand Slam.

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England will look to try and ruin France's Grand Slam party in Paris on Super Saturday.

However, captain and reigning World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont was on hand to register an important third try to swing all the momentum back in their favour, with the final whistle bringing jubilant celebrations in the French capital that will last long into the night. Fabien Galthie’s side look imperious and will be confident of challenging for more honours as a home World Cup looms in 2023. Les Bleus needed to beat old rivals England at the Stade de France in the Super Saturday finale to end their 12-year trophy drought after Ireland had piled on the pressure by brushing aside Scotland in Dublin.

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Look back at updates from Six Nations Super Saturday as France beat England to take the Grand Slam title; Ireland beat Scotland and Italy stunned Wales.

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With the Six Nations Grand Slam up for grabs for the hosts in Paris, here's how to watch a France vs England live stream - and for free - no matter where ...

We've put all the major VPNs through their paces and we rate ExpressVPN as our top pick, thanks to its speed, ease of use and strong security features. Not in the UK right now? On course for their first Six Nations title since 2010, and a Grand Slam to boot, but with their arch-rivals in town and everything on the line, can France deliver? DAZN (CA) Fabien Galthié's men prevailed to the tune of 13-9 but it was a close-run thing. Peacock (US)

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England head coach Eddie Jones says a jeering Stade de France crowd would prove they are doing something right on Saturday night.

England made the slowest of starts last Saturday when they lost 32-15 to Ireland with second-row Charlie Ewels sent off in the second minute. “We know the crowd at the Stade de France can be extremely positive, or they can be quite quiet, and it can be quite eerie. Asked if the French supporters could get on Les Bleus’ backs, Maro Itoje, one of six veterans in England’s 23 from six years ago, said: “I think that’s probably a fair representation.

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