Rugby: England's attack starting to pick up speed


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 14 Mar 2021

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v France - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 13, 2021 England head coach Eddie Jones celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - The attacking green shoots of recovery England showed in defeat by Wales burst into full bloom on Saturday as they stood toe to toe with France in a breathtaking first half of sevens-style rugby that produced some wonderful tries.

But it was a deadly-accurate kick for touch and good old-fashioned maul that finally dragged them over the line in their 23-20 Six Nations victory.

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