For all that England rallied and were pushing for a winning try at the end, a strong last 10 minutes cannot mask their failings. France 22-16 England: how the players rated in the Six Nations game Read moreAgain it was the breakdown where they were exposed. Grind France down, build a lead, break their spirit and hope superior fitness would lead to a flurry of late tries. The only occasions on which England looked to threaten the try line in the opening half were when Daly came off his wing and joined the line. A late linebreak from Ben Te’o led to a period of pressure as Farrell began to play what he saw.

Source: The Guardian March 10, 2018 20:45 UTC