England reach World Under-20s semi-final despite defeat by France

• France 30-18 England• England U20s progress as best performing pool stage runner-upEngland have secured a place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby Under-20s Championship despite losing their final group match to France, qualifying as the highest performing second-placed team. They will face South Africa in the last four on Monday.The young England side were up against it from the early stages against France in Viadana in northern Italy on Wednesday evening, going 17-3 down in the opening 25 minutes. A try from Harlequins’ James Chisholm just before half-time and a penalty try midway throu…