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England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up

England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up

Summary

France’s rugby team beat England’s side 35-19 in a non-Test summer warm-up match in Vannes. England scored first but France took control after halftime, scoring several tries to secure a clear victory.

Key Facts

  • The match was a warm-up game before official Test matches, played in Vannes, France.
  • England scored first with a try by Cadan Murley within 50 seconds.
  • France led 14-12 at halftime and then scored multiple tries early in the second half to pull ahead.
  • England was missing key players due to club commitments and had some handling errors.
  • Seven starters on the French team were from European champions Bordeaux-Begles.
  • England will next play South Africa in Johannesburg on 4 July, followed by games against Fiji and Argentina.
  • England’s new players like Noah Caluori, Murley, and Ted Hill showed promising performances despite the loss.
  • France’s fast and skillful style of play showed stronger team depth compared to England.
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