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9 mins. The first penalty of the match for England is despatched to touch on the France 22 by Smith. The lineout is untidy, but Van Poortvliet tidies it up to little avail as three phases later England infringe at the breakdown and Ramos can clear it.
5 mins. France have another attack with a pattern that is read very well by Slade to shut down the second phase runner. But Les Bleus are on fire and the ball is recycled quickly to Alldritt who gasses away from Sinckler and Willis before being stopped by Steward. There follows a deliberate knock-on by England, and Ramos calls for the tee to extend the lead.
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