England get the better of France with some great tries at Twickenham

England 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, despite being yellow carded. Henry Slade and former League star Burgess formed a midfield partnership, both making their debuts but contributing to some well worked tries, particularly the second for Watson. The first was more of an individual effort, with the Bath flyer standing up his opposition number and rounding him for a brilliant wingers try. By the time Jonny May scored in the second…

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