England’s World Cup picture blurred further as France expose failings

• France 25-20 England• Stuart Lancaster’s side look far from ready before he must name his squadAll is not yet lost for England at next month’s Rugby World Cup on the basis of one grim warm-up defeat but alarm bells are starting to ring.Two matches against France on successive weekends were supposed to soothe pre-tournament nerves, resolve any remaining selectorial conundrums and reinforce the perception of a forward pack to be feared. In all three respects there is now less certainty than existed 10 days ago. Continue reading...