England had started well with a couple of Elliot Daly grubbers pinning France down in their 22. England struck back immediately, spinning the ball wide for Tom Roebuck to dive over in the corner. Two tries each but France led by four points as Ramos proved more accurate than Fin Smith with the conversion attempts. And after Smith kicked a penalty from in front of the posts, England led 27-17, by four tries to two. Once again the momentum shifted, as France turned over ball deep in their own half and Dupont hoofed it long.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 14, 2026 21:30 UTC