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Lose in Dublin and England will still equal their worst Six Nations performance, so heralding the end of a period of stagnation is premature, but they were magnificent against France. There were welcome shades of the 2019 World Cup as they matched ferocity with ingenuity and in that kind of mood, even Fabien Galthie’s vaunted tournament favourites are left in the slipstream. It was a reminder that England have it within them to be an outstanding side, making their failed title defence all the harder to accept.
‘Le Crunch’ delivers like no other
‘Le Crunch’ is enjoying a welcome revival, David Davies/PA
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