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Women's Six Nations: France v England
France: (14) 21
Tries: Vernier, M Menager 2 Cons: Queyroi 3
England: (35) 42
Tries: Muir, Matthews 2, Jones, Packer, Cokayne Cons: Aitchison 6
England sealed a 3rd consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam against a 14-player France broadside successful Bordeaux aft Assia Khalfaoui's second-half reddish card.
The Red Roses started accelerated done tries by forwards Maud Muir and Alex Matthews earlier Gabrielle Vernier responded.
Centre Megan Jones grabbed an intercept effort to reconstruct England's 14-point advantage, pinch Marine Menager past scoring to support France successful touch.
But tries by Marlie Packer and Amy Cokayne pulled John Mitchell's broadside clear earlier Khalfaoui saw her vulnerable ruck clear-out upgraded to a reddish paper by nan tv lucifer charismatic 'bunker' system.
Despite being a subordinate down for nan mostly of nan 2nd half Menager crossed for her 2nd try, but Matthews made judge location was to beryllium nary celebrated comeback pinch her 2nd score.
Victory intends a sixth Six Nations title successful a statement for England and extended their grounds winning streak to 29 games.
It besides secures Mitchell's first title successful complaint of nan Red Roses, while he remains undefeated since taking complaint past autumn.
More to follow.
France: Boulard; Grisez, Konde, Vernier, M Menager; Queyroi, Bourdon Sansus; Deshaye, Sochat, Khalfaoui, Feleu (capt), Fall, Escudero, Hermet, R Menager.
Replacements: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Joyeux, Feleu, Gros, Chambon, Ciofani, Jacquet.
Red card: Assia Khalfaoui (45).
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Aitchison, Hunt; Botterman, Cokayne, Muir, Aldcroft, Talling, Kabeya, M Packer (capt), Matthews.
Replacements: Powell, Carson, Clifford, Ward, Feaunati, L Packer, Scarratt, Gregson.
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZ).
