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.
Telegraph Sport assesses who thrived and struggled in Paris where France sealed the Six Nations title and a Grand Slam.
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I really thought we were going to do it at stages of the game, but we didn't capitalise well enough. That's on us, but I am proud of the boys' efforts. “I would recommend our players to keep their feet on the ground. We felt like they were getting tired, and we just failed to capitalise, essentially. Did well in the lineout, though. Made a couple of nice breaks. England stayed to watch that presentation and are now on a lap of honour, thanking the fans that made the trip tonight. Looked like he had never been away at some points. Made a couple of superb takes under the high ball and justified his selection on the wing with a try. Usually a man for the big occasion, but he was quiet in Paris. Couldn’t influence the game as he normally does. And asked if he thinks he is still the right man for the job, Jones said: “That’s not a question I need to answer.” Redefining what it means to be a prop with so many carries in the loose.
France vs England player ratings as the men in blue secured the 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam at the Stade de France in Paris.