France’s Mathieu Bastareaud to start against England in World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• First-choice pairing of Bastareaud and Wesley Fofana to start in Paris• Louis Picamoles to continue at No8 for French sideFrance have made 12 changes for the return match with England in Paris on...
England get the better of France with some great tries at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpEngland scored three top quality tries as they beat France 19-14 in their Rugby World Cup warmup match at Twickenham on Saturday. Anthony Watson scored a brace, while Sam Burgess had an impressive debut,...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s World Cup warm-up action
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland impress out wide, France prove they will be a threat and Scotland almost teach Ireland’s Joe Schmidt a harsh lessonGet the ball to Anthony Watson and Jonny May. England wings down the years,...
England’s Stuart Lancaster rues pressure from sin-bins and penalties
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘That put us under pressure,’ says England coach• Lancaster to field first-choice side against France in ParisStuart Lancaster will field his first-choice side in the return World Cup warmup...
Three-try England too strong for France
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAnthony Watson scored two excellent first-half tries and fellow wing Jonny May also crossed as England beat France 19-14 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.
World Cup warmup: How England’s players rated against France
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnthony Watson put blistering pace on display while fellow wing Jonny May also provided a consistent attacking threat15 Alex Goode 7/10 The Saracens full-back has great footballing nous if he lacks the...
England alright on opening night but room to improve before the cull | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianAnthony Watson and Jonny May were the shining lights for England while the forwards were not at their best but responded in a manner which will please Stuart Lancaster before next Saturday’s clash in...
Anthony Watson double seals England win as Henry Slade impresses
1 decade ago by The TimesAnthony Watson scored two magnificent tries as England launched their World Cup build-up with a victory in their 100th international...
Anthony Watson dazzles for England in World Cup warm-up win over France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England 19-14 FranceEngland had enough in reserve to achieve a second victory over France here in five months, the swashbuckling nature of their back play compensating for deficiencies at forward....
Alex Goode backs Jonny May to shine in new-look England attack...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJonny May could receive more opportunity to showcase his try-scoring ability outside a debut centre partnership in Sam Burgess and Henry Slade, believes England full-back Alex Goode.May has shined for...
