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Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 2, 2020 at 3pm UK
 

24-17

Rattez (6'), Ollivon (20', 55')
FT
May (57', 65')

The Match

Match Report

Jonny May scored two brilliant tries but Eddie Jones' men were beaten 24-17 at the Stade de France.

Head to Head
Oct 12, 2019 9.15am
Feb 10, 2019 3pm
Group Stage
England
44-8
France
May (2', 24', 29'), Slade (40'), Farrell (55'), Penalty (49')
Penaud (35')
Mar 10, 2018 4.45pm
Feb 4, 2017 4.50pm
Group Stage
England
19-16
France
Te'o (70')
Slimani (59')
Mar 19, 2016 8pm
Group Stage
France
21-31
England
Care (14'), Cole (20'), Watson (56')
Build-up
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
Eddie Jones urges England to emulate Liverpool "ferocity"
England face France in their Six Nations opener on Sunday with Eddie Jones believing his side can one day become 'the best rugby team ever'.
Feb 1, 22:14
Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019
Tom Curry takes tips ahead of switch to number eight for England
The 21-year-old will fill the void left by Billy Vunipola's injury.
Feb 1, 13:00
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
France vs. England: Five talking points ahead of Six Nations opener in Paris
Eddie Jones has taken a bold step by pitching uncapped Northampton full-back George Furbank into the Stade de France showdown.
Feb 1, 12:19
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
Eddie Jones repeats intent to be "brutal" against France
England kick off their Six Nations campaign in Paris on Sunday.
Jan 31, 23:08
George Furbank in action for Northampton on November 30, 2019
Jones talks up "impressive young fella" Furbank ahead of England debut
The Northampton full-back will start against France in the Six Nations opener.
Jan 31, 13:31
Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
Anthony Watson ruled out of England's Six Nations opener
Calf injury keeps Anthony out of Paris clash on Sunday.
Jan 30, 19:21
Willi Heinz pictured in England training on August 8, 2019
Willi Heinz challenges England to replicate New Zealand performance
England overwhelmed the back-to-back world champions to reach the World Cup final in Japan.
Jan 30, 13:29
Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
Anthony Watson admits he may never get over World Cup final defeat
England have been installed as favourites for the Guinness Six Nations.
Jan 29, 22:59
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
A look at England's full-back options for Six Nations opener against France
Eddie Jones is pondering his options over the number 15 jersey.
Jan 28, 15:21
England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019
Jones vows to show "brutal physicality and intensity" against youthful France side
Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthie has named 19 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jan 27, 15:03
Lewis Ludlam pictured in August 2019
Lewis Ludlam reveals inspiration to win more England caps
The back-rower played four times at the tournament.
Jan 26, 22:07
Jonathan Joseph during an England training session in March 2018
Jonathan Joseph: 'Saracens situation will not divide England squad'
The World Cup runners-up launch their campaign against France in Paris on Sunday.
Jan 26, 14:48
Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019
Joe Launchbury ruled out of England's Six Nations opener with knee injury
The Wasps captain picked up the injury during the Challenge Cup defeat against Bordeaux-Begles.
Jan 25, 15:02
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